Author Archives: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis has met with Rejoice Terefa Kamara ( TERRY KAY), winner of Little Miss Africa 2022, to facilitate the process for her to represent Sierra Leone in a pageant competition in the USA. Terry Kay, born in Sierra Leone on 29th February 2016 is a multi-talented young star based in […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has forged a dynamic partnership with Liberty Online TV to craft compelling content and promote the Tourism for All campaign across diverse multimedia platforms. This collaborative endeavor strengthens the Ministry’s network of alliances in advancing the ethos of inclusive tourism. Mrs. Nabeela Tunis, the Minister, expressed her satisfaction with the[…]

Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is joining the rest of the African continent in Commemorating African World Heritage Day on the theme: safeguarding African heritage through Education. Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO, African World Heritage Day is an opportunity for people around the world and particularly Africans to[…]

    Dear friends, I congratulate you on the launch of your first national strategy for tourism development. And above all, I thank Minister Nabeela Tunis, who also serves as Chair of the Women in Tourism Leadership African Committee, for her commitment and vision. We all know what our sector can offer. But we also recognize the[…]

In a historic moment for Sierra Leone, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on behalf of President Brig. Rtd. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, in collaboration with the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has launched the country’s first-ever National Strategic Tourism Plan. The landmark event drew government officials, Parliamentarians, the Mayor, and international partners, underscoring[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have provided support to Mary Yongai in her Guinness World Record Make-up challenge to makeup 100 people in 24hrs. The challenge which metamophosed into a fun filled event and also gathered personalities and celebrities was held at Bintumani Hotel car park in Freetown from the 30th April to May 1st[…]

The Proprietor of Sea Coach, Mr. Jaji and his management have donated to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs a new Jeety at Bunce Island. The jeety, which was installed at Bunce Island last week, is to support the Ministry’s year-long Tourism for All Campaign and to also ease access to the historic island. MTCA Communications

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) have held the formal launch of the year-long Tourism for All Campaign at Galliness Paradise, Bo, Southern Sierra Leone. The launch of the campaign went simultaneously with the Salone Festival, a cultural event that showcased performances from[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, (MTCA) in collaboration with the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) and the National Museum, screened the movie “Rough Crossings” at the National Museum in Freetown on April 12th, 2024. The film portrays Freetown as the “Province of Freedom” due to its historical significance as a refuge for slaves during the[…]