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Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has been honored with two continental accolades, Best Minister of Tourism in Africa and recognition among the Top 100 Travel and Tourism Personalities in Africa. The awards were originally presented in Nigeria at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market. Minister Tunis, officially received the honors in Freetown during […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, alongside its agencies, supported by the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) has officially launched a nationwide Nature and Digital-Based Ecotourism Education Training at Kailahun District Council, the first of eight districts to benefit from this initiative. The program, running from 22nd September to 11th October 2025, is designed to[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, has been announced Best Minister of Tourism in Africa at the 21st AKWAABA African Travel Market, while also being honored among Africa’s Top 100 Travel and Tourism Personalities. The recognition celebrates her leadership, commitment, and resilience in advancing Sierra Leone’s tourism sector despite challenges. The[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has revealed that the country recorded a remarkable 50% increase in visitors from key source markets in 2024 compared to previous years. She made this disclosure while speaking at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s Civic Day Series hosted at UNIMAK Hall, Makeni, where she[…]

12th September, 2025- Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Conference Hall The Ministries of Information and Civic Education (MOICE) together with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MoTCA) today convened a high-level bilateral meeting to accelerate the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first-ever National Film Policy. Chaired by Hon. Chernor Bah, Minister of Information and Civic Education,[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) and its sub-vented agencies, with support from the World Bank-funded Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), have successfully concluded the second phase of the Service Excellence Training Workshop for frontline workers in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. The five-day workshop, followed the earlier Training of Trainers (ToT) session in[…]

The International Beauty and Fashion Organization (IBFA) has officially welcomed Mary Yei Yongai, a proud daughter of Sierra Leone and Guinness World Record Holder for the Most Cosmetic Makeovers in 24 Hours, as its Honorary Global Ambassador. Mary’s extraordinary achievement of 111 makeovers in a single day carved her name into history, not only for Sierra Leone[…]

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, officially launches the Sierra Leone Creative Economy Diagnostic Report, a groundbreaking roadmap that examines the structure, growth, and potential of the nation’s creative sector. This milestone serves not only as a strategic guide for the Government through the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs but also as[…]

On Friday, 7th September, a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs traveled to Conakry, Guinea, to attend the first edition of the Nimba Reggae Festival. The event delivered electrifying performances from both Guinean and international artists, establishing itself as a true celebration of Reggae music. Headliners included Richie Spice, Kymani Marley, Guinea’s own Takana[…]

After 5 impactful days, the Service Excellence Training for frontline workers in Tourism & Hospitality concludes at the Lungi International Airport Hotel Over the past week, participants explored key skills to improve customer care & strengthen Sierra Leone’s hospitality industry. From conflict resolution to telephone etiquette, the workshop has built confidence & professionalism among frontline staff. The[…]