Author Archives: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

A delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and its agencies (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission) led by the Minister, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis have in their visit to Kabala, Koinadugu District visited the eco-tourism site at Wara Wara mountain and the cultural village of Yagala.               […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs through the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Monument Fund for the restoration of the edifice of Old Fourah Bay College. The signing of the MoU was done at a brief ceremony held at the Ministry’s Kingharman Road Headquarters. World Monument Fund[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Sierra Leone Tour Guide Association is joining the rest of the world in celebrating the United Nations (UN) World Tourist Guide Day, on the theme: Our Guardians in Promoting and Encouraging Green Tourism. The commemoration serves as a vibrant tribute to the unsung heroes of travel and[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis has on behalf of the Chief Minister, David Sengeh launched the Go Circular week at a well-attended ceremony held at Sports Zone, Lumley Beach, Freetown. The initiative was conceived by the collective need of the Ministries of Finance, Tourism and Environment through Sierra Leone Economic[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs with support from World Bank, Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) has certified 800 women entrepreneurs trained by Madam Wokie. The women who had undergone months of training to develop craft, artisan and entrepreneurial skills in the tourism and hospitality industry received their certificates at a well-attended ceremony held at[…]

A Warm Welcome on the Shores of Bureh Beach as the World’s Ultimate Amateur Rally Adventure Makes Its Way Through Sierra Leone 11th and 12th February 2024 In the vibrant and dynamic world of motorsports, the Budapest-Bamako Rally stands as a testament to endurance, adventure, and the human spirit. This year, the rally, often touted as the[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs continues its tour of media practitioners (Print, electronics and bloggers) to Railway Museum. This followed the tour of Peace Museum earlier in the day. The tour of the Railway Museum resonates with the travel and hospitality month of February and also aimed at educating media practitioners about Sierra Leone’s public[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis has on the occasion of the 2024 Chinese Spring Festival appreciated the bond between China and Sierra Leone and called for Sierra Leonean products to be displayed on Chinese markets. The Minister also used the occasion to explain the year-long national campaign on tourism and[…]

The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis has in her interview with AYV’s Inside Life Television programme elaborated on the topic, Harnessing Tourism for Economic Growth. The interview was done in three folds at three different hospitality establishments, Leisure Lodge, Hotel Bamoi and Hotel Cabenda respectively. In line with the Travel and Hospitality[…]

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lawmakers including the female caucus has commended the people of Sierra Leone for their courage of overcoming the civil war and expressed hope for the new Sierra Leone. They made this statement after having a conducted tour of the Peace Museum in Special Court where they were showed and[…]