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May

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Support Mary Yongai in Guinness World Record Make-Up Challenge

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 […]

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Apr

BUNCE ISLAND GETS NEW JEETY

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

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Apr

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Holds the Official Launch of Tourism for All Campaign

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[…]

Tourism for All Campaign Reaches Tongo-Field

In their relentless drive to explore and promote the value of cultural and touristic sites nationwide, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have taken the “Tourism for All Campaign” initiative to Tongo-Field, Kenema District, Eastern Region of Sierra Leone.   Local Entrepreneur and Indigiene of Tongo, Abubakarr Achie Fofanah took the Permanent Secretary, Edward Kwame Yankson[…]

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Apr

In Portrayal of Freetown as the Province of Freedom, MTCA, MRC Screen “Rough Crossings”

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[…]

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Apr

Tourism Ministry Staff Engage in Culture & Tourism Seminar in China

Four esteemed members of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs are currently attending a comprehensive two-week seminar, dedicated to enhancing tourism capacity development for English-speaking nations. This significant event is taking place at the prestigious Central Academy for Culture and Tourism Administration (CACTA) in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. The initiative is designed to elevate participants’[…]

Tourism Ministry Participates in Open Mic Ashobi Festival

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have participated in the Open Mic Ashobi Festival hosted by Citizens Advocacy for Sustainable Development and Equal Rights Sierra Leone (CASDER-SL). Citizens Advocacy for Sustainable Development and Equal Rights Sierra Leone (CASDER-SL), a non-governmental organization in partnership with the Freetong Players International and HQ Club House hosts a one month[…]

25

Mar

MTCA and Agencies Commence Week of Sierra Leonean Creativity & Innovation

Cross-section of staff of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its subvented Agencies (National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission) kick-start the “Week of Sierra Leonean creativity and innovation” by wearing typical made in “Salone” African dresses. The week is in line with the ongoing Create and Innovate month of March in the Tourism for[…]

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Mar

Tourism Ministry takes WATRA Delegation on tour of Touristic Sites

National Communication Authority (NatCA) of Sierra Leone hosted the West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) Annual General Meeting (AGM ) in Freetown from 19th to 22nd March, 2024 at the Radisson Blu conference hall.   WATRA consists of 16 countries in sub region with different cultural and historical background, they thought it necessary to do sightseeing of[…]