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[…]

  The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs joined the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Sierra Leone, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and other partners in a beach cleaning exercise along the Lumley–Aberdeen Beach. The initiative formed part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental sanitation, preserve the beauty of Sierra Leone’s coastline and encourage public awareness[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs today joined the Ministry of Social Welfare, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education, the Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs, and MBSSE in commemorating International Family Day 2026 through a nationwide Family Health Walk held in Freetown. The event, which started at Aberdeen Roundabout and ended at the SOS[…]

*Olu of Warri Explores Sierra Leone’s Rich Cultural Heritage During Diplomatic Visit* *14th May 2026* His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwase III, the Olu of Warri, as part of his diplomatic visit to Sierra Leone and his participation in the 2nd His Excellency Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium, immersed himself in the country’s historic and cultural heritage through[…]

Empress Lyana emerged winner of the Troupe Beat Competition organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The event also marked the official launch of the “One Nation One Sound One Beat, Troupe Beat” initiative, held as part of activities leading to the 2026 One Nation Reggae Festival. Thirteen contestants thrilled the audience with outstanding performances[…]