News - Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with the National Tourist Board, Tour Operators, and Travel Agencies held a Press Briefing at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on their participation at the recently concluded African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) in the UK, which took place from July 1st to July 4th, 2024. Minister of Tourism and […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has witnessed the screening of Tacugama TV series titled, “More Life”. The event which was held at USA Embassy in Freetown attracted government ministries, members of parliament, diplomatic community, NGO’s and the media.             More Life TV series resonates with the Ministry’s July theme of[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs alongside Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary has educated and raised awareness among community leaders and stakeholders from Regent and Bathurst communities on environmental issues related to eco-tourism, referred to locally as Nature Tourism. The engagement was part of activities in line with July’s Environmental Awareness for Eco-tourism month in the ongoing Tourism[…]

London, UK – The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) team lead warmly welcomed Madam Nabeela Farida Tunis, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, as Sierra Leone assumed a distinguished role as a destination partner at this year’s Experience Africa B2B event in London. This prestigious three-day event serves as the premier platform for connecting[…]

As a drive towards promoting the Tourism for All campaign, the visit was done to learn about the sites, it’s significance to the Atlantic Slave Trade and role it played along the Sierra Leone River Estuary, done on Saturday, 29th June, 2024. Members of RUSL headed by the Chairman, Asher Warren Martyn A. K. A Afri- Maroon;[…]

The Monument and Relics Commission has organized a conducted tour of Freetown’s Historic, cultural and touristic sites for pupils from 10 secondary schools. The tour is part of the activities for June’s Monument and Relics month in the ongoing Tourism for All Campaign. The aim of the tour was to help develop pupils interest in history as[…]

Clashofera has at the Liberia Film Awards 2024 won the accolade for Best International Short Film. They also took 2nd position at the Journey Home Film Festival 2024 in Monrovia. This follows after winning the Best Film Award at the Begin Film Festival last year and also bagged a selection at the Lift-off Film Festival in the[…]

In Preserving the rich legacy of late Sierra Leonean Reggae Musician, Amara Kabba, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, together with its sub-vented agency, the Monuments and Relics Commission, in collaboration with the Shain Foundation and the Reggae Movement, has unveiled a plaque at Aberdeen Beach in memory of the late Reggae Icon. Amara Kamara died[…]

One of the Partners for the Tourism for All Campaign, One Love Sierra Leone Foundation, together with West African Heritage in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have unveiled the refurbished Up-Gun and Kings Yard Gate Monument in the Eastern part of Freetown. The event was attended by relevant stakeholders and pupils and students[…]

Following an exceptional showing at the 2nd Baku Gymnastics for All International Challenge in Azerbaijan, the Sierra Leone Gymnastics Federation presented laurels to Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis. As the only African country at the event, Sierra Leone brought home gold medals, showcasing exceptional performances across various gymnastics disciplines. This initiative celebrates the fusion[…]