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The international marketing and promotion of Sierra Leone’s beautiful and authentic tourist attractions by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, The National Tourist Board, in collaboration with private sector players has started yielding fruits. On 27th April, 2025 Two cruise ships, SH Diana and Silver wind, berthed at the Queen Elizabeth II Quay with over 300 […]

“Sierra Leone is emerging as a prime investment destination, offering diverse opportunities in mining, agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism, driven by abundant natural resources, a focus on sustainability, and strategic government reforms.” Global Recognition: Sierra Leone is being spotlighted as a future powerhouse in West Africa’s economic transformation. Investment Opportunities: The article highlights reforms, emerging sectors (energy,[…]

Students from the Travel and Tourism program at the Lebanese International School embarked on an enriching educational field trip to various historic sites across Freetown. This initiative was graciously sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, aimed at providing students with first-hand experience and insights into the country’s rich cultural heritage. Addressing the students, Permanent[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, through the Monuments and Relics Commission and the National Railway Museum, has commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sierra Leone National Railway Museum. The event also marked the 126th anniversary of the Sierra Leone Railway, 50 years since its closure in 1974, and five years of the Railway Heritage Club[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs Nabeela Farida Tunis, has positioned the country as an emerging and compelling tourism destination on the global stage. Speaking at the ITB High Level Ministerial Global Roundtable: “Next Chances, Next Challenges”—chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest—Mrs Tunis described Sierra Leone as “the new kid on the block” in tourism[…]

In their continued efforts to intensify Ecotourism awareness to communities, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with its agencies, National Tourist Board, Monument and Relics Commission has successfully staged a resounding roadshow on Ecotourism and sustainable environmental practices. 2025 has been dubbed by the Ministry as the year of Ecotourism, underscoring the importance of conservation,[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with relevant MDAs (Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Environment, National Protected Area Authority, Environmental Protection Agency) with support from government security forces have kick-started demolition exercise of unauthorized structures at the buffer zones around Tacugama Sanctuary and Tecuyama catchment. It exercise was aimed at reclaiming the Tourism Development Area[…]

Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission have at an Exclusive Evening of Culture, Music and Arts organized at the Ministry’s Forecourt Pavilion unveiled its vision for the year of Ecotourism 2025. This remarkable event drew diplomatic community, cooperate institution, private sector and partners of the Ministry,[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs together with the National Association of Certified Tour Guides-Sierra Leone have led an educational nature tour to Tacugama in commemoration of World Tour Guide Day. Tourism practitioners, tourism institutions and nature lovers were all part of this endeavor, underscoring the Ministry’s 2025 Ecotourism focus aimed at connecting conservation, culture and[…]

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[…]