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Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis together with her technical team represented Sierra Leone at the 68th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa in Abuja. Taking center stage in key discussions, Minister Tunis championed meaningful dialogue on sustainable tourism, regional collaboration, and unlocking Sierra Leone’s tourism potential. Key highlights: Presentation of the Women in […]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs alongside the Sierra Leone National Museum embarked on a significant initiative to celebrate the life and contributions of John Henry Smythe, a notable aviator, barrister, and World War ll veteran. The event attracted sector professionals, historians, school pupils, students and descendants of John Henry Smythe. Ministry of Tourism and Cultural[…]

In their continued efforts in ensuring that Tourism Development Areas (TDA) nationwide are protected by preventing destructive human activities and illegal settlement expansion on the areas, officials of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs led by the Director of Tourism, Travel and Exchange Programme, Mohamed Jalloh engaged relevant stakeholders of Bathurst Community on deepening the collaborative[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held an information session on three touristic sites (Leicester Peak Viewing Deck, Tacugama Innovation Centre & Bureh Beach Surf Club and Jetty) developed by the Government of Sierra Leone supported by the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP). The event which drew government stakeholders, international investors, private[…]

Students’ from Milton Margai Technical University (MMTU) Tourism Department, spearheaded by lecturers with support from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have embarked on an Ecotourism field trip to Tiwai Island and other relevant attractions in Bo, Southern Sierra Leone. This endeavor is in line with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs 2025 Ecotourism focus[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the Monument and Relics Commission have held the maiden edition of the Inter-secondary Traditional games. The event which attracted over 70 pupils for ten secondary schools aimed at reviving the culture of playing traditional games amongst school kids. The activity was part of the broader Ecotourism focus for 2025[…]

In preparedness of hosting the 3rd Edition UN Tourism Gastronomy for Africa in 2026 in Freetown, officials from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, the National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission, led by Minister Nabeela Tunis have sampled typical Sierra Leonean cuisines at a Pop-up event organized by the proprietor and Head Chef of[…]

Building on the continued momentum of the 2025 Ecotourism trail, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, its sub-vented agencies, National Tourist Board and the Monument and Relics Commission have staged the second edition of the Ecotourism Float Parade at the Central Business District of Freetown. This eco conscious awareness raising roadshow aimed at sharing the Ecotourism[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board and partners, Sierra Leone Commercial Bank, Eminence Africa, One Love Salone Foundation have staged the maiden edition of the Annual Kite Frying Festival at Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley Beach in Freetown. The fun-filled event drew youth and adults to an exciting kite flying competition, underscoring the need[…]

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis has on the occasion of Sierra Leone’s independence celebration accompanied 42 international tourists to the Peace and Cultural Monument Museum in Freetown. The group of tourists comprised Africa-Americans based in California. They expressed admiration of the hospitality accorded them, as well as the breathtaking view and outstanding landscape of[…]