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As part of its ongoing “2025 Year of Ecotourism” initiative, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Olive’s Garden and Reggae Union Sierra Leone hosted a vibrant, unifying, and culturally rich event, dubbed One Nation Reggae Festival at the Family Kingdom Resort along the Aberdeen Beach Road in Freetown. The festival served as a […]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, is currently in Luanda, Angola, leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa. The conference brings together key policymakers, tourism and aviation leaders, and international partners to deliberate on strategies to enhance air connectivity,[…]

15th July, 2025 – Ministry’s Conference Hall The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, along with its sub-vented agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB) and the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) held a general staff meeting to formally welcome the new Permanent Secretary, Ms. Judith C. Jones and engage with the Minister, Mrs. Nabeela Tunis, Deputy Minister,[…]

Historic moment for Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 as the Gola-Tiwai Complex is officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee on July 13, 2025. @Mtcasierraleone, line MDA’s and relevant stakeholders delivered a convincing dossier in getting Sierra Leone’s first-ever World Heritage Site! A proud day for Sierra Leone! 🌍🌿🇸🇱[…]

Freetown witnessed a vibrant addition to its nightlife and tourism sector as President of Sierra Leone, Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio officially unveiled the highly anticipated “Chapter One Entertainment Complex”. Situated at the heart of Freetown, the world-class entertainment centre promises to become a key driver in attracting both local and international tourists to Sierra Leone. The[…]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, the Fashion Design and Textiles Association, and the Sierra Leone Association of Persons With Albinism(SLAPWA), the Ministry of Tourism hosted a runway event with Albinos and women leaders —themed celebrating inclusion through fashion. The initiative represents a novelty. As the Director of SLAPWA declared,[…]

A team from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project have spot-checked progress made in order to ascertain readiness of the three touristic sites at Bureh Beach, Tacugama and Leicester Peak. With support from the World Bank, the government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Tourism and[…]

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis together with her technical team represented Sierra Leone at the 68th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa in Abuja. Taking center stage in key discussions, Minister Tunis championed meaningful dialogue on sustainable tourism, regional collaboration, and unlocking Sierra Leone’s tourism potential. Key highlights: Presentation of the Women in[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs alongside the Sierra Leone National Museum embarked on a significant initiative to celebrate the life and contributions of John Henry Smythe, a notable aviator, barrister, and World War ll veteran. The event attracted sector professionals, historians, school pupils, students and descendants of John Henry Smythe. Ministry of Tourism and Cultural[…]