Author Archives: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

The international marketing and promotion of Sierra Leone’s beautiful and authentic tourist attractions by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, The National Tourist Board, in collaboration with private sector players has started yielding fruits. On 27th April, 2025 Two cruise ships, SH Diana and Silver wind, berthed at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay with over 300 […]

Students from the Travel and Tourism program at the Lebanese International School embarked on an enriching educational field trip to various historic sites across Freetown. This initiative was graciously sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, aimed at providing students with first-hand experience and insights into the country’s rich cultural heritage. Addressing the students, Permanent[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, through the Monuments and Relics Commission and the National Railway Museum, has commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sierra Leone National Railway Museum. The event also marked the 126th anniversary of the Sierra Leone Railway, 50 years since its closure in 1974, and five years of the Railway Heritage Club[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, has positioned the country as an emerging and compelling tourism destination on the global stage. Speaking at the ITB High Level Ministerial Global Roundtable: “Next Chances, Next Challenges”—chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest—Mrs Tunis described Sierra Leone as “the new kid on the block” in tourism[…]

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs led a forest hike to Mount Gabon bringing together participants, including international tourists and representatives from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The three-hour expedition offered participants an immersive experience into Sierra Leone’s rich biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. Led by experienced rangers[…]

In their continued efforts to stop Encroachment and protect Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and the forest reserve, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has joined forces with relevant stakeholders (Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment and Climate change, EPA, NPAA, Civil Right Coalition, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and community stakeholders) to safeguard the authenticity and huge touristic opportunities at[…]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) have commenced a week-long Tourism Statistics Workshop This specialized five-day training facilitated by International expert aimed to strengthen the capacity of staff of the Ministry, the NTB, MRC,[…]

In their relentless efforts to keep the beaches serene and also intensify it’s Ecotourism efforts to coastal communities, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, its agencies, partners and line MDAs embarked on yet another beach cleaning exercise at Levuma. This exercise follows last weekend cleaning of Lumley-Aberdeen beach.                  […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with relevant line MDAs, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), the National Protected Area Authority (NPAA), and the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, recently conducted an assessment visit within the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary and its surrounding areas. The purpose of the visit was to assess the extent of encroachment in the[…]

In their relentless efforts in maintaining an eco-friendly environment and protecting attractions of immense significance, staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission led by Minister Nabeela Tunis together with partners and volunteers have undertaken another massive beach cleaning exercise at Lumley-Aberdeen beach. This regular cleaning exercise, a[…]