Leaders of eight coastal communities along the Western Area Peninsula have signed a landmark declaration committing to work together to sustainably manage and protect their coastal beach environments, forming a foundation for tourism development, environmental resilience, and community livelihoods. The declaration was signed during a coastal dialogue meeting organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs […]

Fourah Bay College (FBC) and Annie Walsh Memorial School emerged victorious in the Collegiate Debate and Inter-Senior Secondary Schools Quiz Competition organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the One Love Salone Foundation as part of this year’s World Tourism Day celebrations. Held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, the competition brought together[…]

– Sierra Leone today joins the international community in commemorating World Tourism Day 2026, a global observance that highlights tourism’s vital role in driving economic growth, cultural exchange, sustainable development, and community empowerment. This year’s celebration is held under the theme “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism,” which underscores the transformative role of technology and[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has officially soft-launched WAKABOT, Sierra Leone’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered tourism chatbot and trip-planning platform, as part of activities marking World Tourism Day 2026. The launch, held as part of activities commemorating World Tourism Day 2026, brought together representatives from the National Tourist Board, media organisations, senior management staff of[…]

Miss World Sierra Leone 2026, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, in a special homecoming welcome press briefing held at the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, expressed heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the Ministry, Miss Sierra Leone Limited, her benefactors, fans, supporters, and the people of Sierra Leone for their unwavering support throughout her journey to represent the nation[…]

The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF), led by its Director, Ahmed Jalloh, paid a courtesy call on the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration and enhance the effective implementation of conservation initiatives across Sierra Leone. The meeting, which brought together officials from both institutions, focused on identifying opportunities for closer[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage and empowering young people through its participation in the Miss Culture Queen 2026 pageant held at Sakira Lodge, Seacoach, Aberdeen. Representing the Ministry were Mr Ishmael Abu Kamara, Assistant Director of Culture, Creativity and Innovation, and Madam Isata Conteh,[…]

A grassroots environmental initiative that began in the coastal community of Fungiya has grown into a major regional programme, with the launch of the Coastal Future Initiative Project, aimed at empowering women and young people to tackle climate change, waste management challenges, and sustainable livelihood development. The initiative, which will be implemented in Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia,[…]

MTCA, FREETOWN, 10th Sept. 2026 – Sierra Leone will commemorate World Tourism Day 2026 on 27 September on the theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”. The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has proposed to lead a series of activities, including a high-level panel discussion that will bring together policymakers, tourism professionals, technology[…]