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JulThe Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Sierra Leone, A. Khosravinezhad has informed the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt that instructors from Iran will be in Sierra Leone to train people on handicrafts. The Ambassador made this disclosure during his second visit to Minister Pratt at the Ministry’s […]
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JulThe Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and National Tourist Board have held a successful dialogue with the Mayor of Freetown City Council (FCC), Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr and representative of the Hospitality and Tourism Association on cushioning the burden on hotels in the midst of Covid-19 at the Ministry Conference Hall, Kingharman Road, Freetown. The hotel and tourism[…]
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JulChief Minister of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Jacob Jusu Saffa has during his engagement with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs commended the Minister, Dr. Memunatu Pratt and her team for the show of leadership and commitment in repositioning the tourism sector. The Chief Minister as part of his tour of government ministries, agencies and[…]
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JunThe Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs with support from UNDP has in its women empowerment programme provided women living in coastal communities across the country with business models and entrepreneurship skills training and start-up kits. Through her dynamic leadership and her passion for women in tourism, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt[…]
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JunConsultants from Journey and ACORN Consultancies together with the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its implementing agency, National Tourist Board (NTB) with support from World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) has held the first of its regional consultative Marketing and Branding Project Workshop at Paloma Guest House, Kenema, Eastern Region. Presenting an introduction[…]
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JunThe Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Sierra Leone, Hu zhangliang has paid a visit to the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt at the Ministry’s Head Office in Freetown. “My purpose of visiting the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is to show my respect and appreciation to her for the strong support[…]
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MayThe Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Monument and Relics Commission have joined other African countries to celebrate the African World Heritage Day. May 5th of every year is declared by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to celebrate the cultural and natural heritage of Africa. The day was established[…]
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AprThe Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt has opened the Milton Margai College of Education and Technology (MMCET) Tourism and Hospitality Review workshop at their Brookfields campus in Freetown. Giving the overview of the review, the Vice Principal and Director of Studies, Dr. Mohamed A. Jalloh said the review process is not happening by[…]
The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt has in an interview on AYV “Wake up Sierra Leone” programme highlighted the gains made by the Ministry three years on. She started by noting that her years of experience in university administration and also providing consultancy services at state level put her in a better position[…]
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FebHis Excellency President Julius Maada Bio together with the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Memunatu Pratt has over the weekend conducted a tour to Sulima, showcased the beauty of Sulima beach and declared it a tourism development destination. Sulima is coastal town in the South of Sierra Leone that borders Sierra Leone and Liberia by[…]
