Jamaica has officially permitted citizens from Sierra Leone and 15 African countries to enter the Caribbean island without a visa. This was confirmed by the latest entry requirements published by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Jamaica, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This is welcome news for the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida […]

in a bid to boost the marketing of Sierra Leone as a competitive tourism destination, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Pass porter Limited, a renowned digital firm, to pilot a project that will provide AI technology support in the branding and marketing of Sierra Leone as a prime Tourism[…]

TOURISM MINISTRY VALIDATES ISLAND AND BEACH TOURISM POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COASTAL MANAGEMENT 25th June, 2026 – Dove’s Nest Hall, Aberdeen Road Building on months of nationwide consultations and field assessments across Sierra Leone’s beaches and islands, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held a Stakeholders Validation Workshop on the Island and Beach Tourism Policy[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has called on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to invest in the country’s growing tourism and cultural sectors, highlighting government-backed opportunities during the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Meeting held in London. Speaking as a panelist, Minister Tunis outlined the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with the[…]

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio undertook an extensive inspection tour of three key tourism and heritage sites, Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint and the Tacugama Innovation Centre, reaffirming Government’s commitment to preserving Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage while investing in tourism infrastructure that can drive economic growth and international visibility. The President began his visit at[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic Report at its headquarters in Freetown. The report emerged from the One Nation Reggae Festival Creative Clinic held on 27 November 2025, which served as a strategic platform bringing together cultural custodians, creatives, policy makers, academics, youth leaders, and diaspora[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs made a vibrant impression at the ongoing Sierra Leone Mining Week 2026 by proudly showcasing Sierra Leone’s rich culinary heritage through the presentation of the country’s iconic Jollof rice. Held at the Freetown International Conference Centre, the event brought together government officials, private sector representatives, development partners, and international participants,[…]

  The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs convened a press conference following reports of a newly formed group known as the Federation of All Tourism Associations (FATA), amid ongoing efforts to establish a unified National Tourism Federation for Sierra Leone’s tourism sector. The engagement brought together officials of the Ministry, the National Tourist Board, members of[…]