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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[…]

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis has led a delegation comprising senior management and staff of the Ministry and its agencies to Lakka and Number 2 beach respectively. The visit aimed at establishing partnerships with coastal communities to ensure sustainable environmental practices for the protection of prime touristic beaches and keeping the environment safe. Discussions[…]

It was a very successful international trade show appearance by Sierra Leone’s tourism sector at Fitur, Ifema Madrid in Spain, where an unprecedented 4,206 tourists flocked the country’s “Explore Freedom” stand expressing firm interest to visit Sierra Leone, marking a significant landmark in the nation’s tourism sector. The delegation from Sierra Leone comprised the Ministry of Tourism[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission alongside tourism private sector players continued the aggressive marketing of destination Sierra Leone at Fitur, Ifema Madrid international tourism exhibition in Spain. Day two of this showpiece trade fair featured high level business meetings involving sector professionals of the Ministry and NTB with[…]

On Friday, January 24, 2025, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, conducted her first inspection of the year at several SLeDEP-funded construction sites, including Leicester Peak, Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, and Bureh Town Community. Her regular visits to these sites serve to boost contractor efficiency, motivating them to intensify efforts in line with the[…]