The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and its sub-vented agencies, National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission with support from the World Bank through the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) launched a five-day Service Excellence Training Workshop for front-line workers in the tourism and hospitality sector, including staff at the Freetown International Airport. The […]
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AugThe Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Tuesday, 26th August 2025, hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Canopy Walkway, a project designed to boost eco-tourism, conservation, and community development. The project is being implemented with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Founder of Tacugama, Mr. Bala Amarasekaran, described the project as a[…]
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AugAs part of its ongoing “2025 Year of Ecotourism” initiative, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Olive’s Garden and Reggae Union Sierra Leone hosted a vibrant, unifying, and culturally rich event, dubbed One Nation Reggae Festival at the Family Kingdom Resort along the Aberdeen Beach Road in Freetown. The festival served as a[…]
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JulSierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, is currently in Luanda, Angola, leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa. The conference brings together key policymakers, tourism and aviation leaders, and international partners to deliberate on strategies to enhance air connectivity,[…]
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Jul15th July, 2025 – Ministry’s Conference Hall The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, along with its sub-vented agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB) and the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) held a general staff meeting to formally welcome the new Permanent Secretary, Ms. Judith C. Jones and engage with the Minister, Mrs. Nabeela Tunis, Deputy Minister,[…]
Sierra Leone Prepares for 2026 UN Tourism and Gastronomy Conference. Freetown, Sierra Leone — July 15, 2025 — As Sierra Leone gears up for the prestigious 2026 United Nations Tourism and Gastronomy Conference, the Professional Chef Association Sierra Leone (PCASL) has embarked on a nationwide initiative to elevate culinary standards and foster local talent through comprehensive provincial[…]
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JulHistoric moment for Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 as the Gola-Tiwai Complex is officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee on July 13, 2025. @Mtcasierraleone, line MDA’s and relevant stakeholders delivered a convincing dossier in getting Sierra Leone’s first-ever World Heritage Site! A proud day for Sierra Leone! 🌍🌿🇸🇱[…]
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JunFreetown witnessed a vibrant addition to its nightlife and tourism sector as President of Sierra Leone, Rtd. Brig. Julius Maada Bio officially unveiled the highly anticipated “Chapter One Entertainment Complex”. Situated at the heart of Freetown, the world-class entertainment centre promises to become a key driver in attracting both local and international tourists to Sierra Leone. The[…]
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JunMinistry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, the Fashion Design and Textiles Association, and the Sierra Leone Association of Persons With Albinism(SLAPWA), the Ministry of Tourism hosted a runway event with Albinos and women leaders —themed celebrating inclusion through fashion. The initiative represents a novelty. As the Director of SLAPWA declared,[…]
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JunA team from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project have spot-checked progress made in order to ascertain readiness of the three touristic sites at Bureh Beach, Tacugama and Leicester Peak. With support from the World Bank, the government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Tourism and[…]
