25

Jul

President Bio Showcases Leicester Peak’s Breathtaking Beauty, Boosting Sierra Leone’s Tourism Drive

President Julius Maada Bio has highlighted the breathtaking beauty of Freetown’s iconic Leicester Peak Viewpoint following a visit to the attraction with his wife, Fatima Bio, and their children. Sharing his experience, the President described the scenery as “simply breathtaking” and encouraged people to visit and experience the spectacular views for themselves. His family visit has placed […]

21

Jul

BIG TOURISM BOOM… Jamaica Grants Sierra Leone visa-free entry

Jamaica has officially permitted citizens from Sierra Leone and 15 African countries to enter the Caribbean island without a visa. This was confirmed by the latest entry requirements published by the Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency of Jamaica, under Prime Minister Andrew Holness. This is welcome news for the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida[…]

05

Jul

SIERRA LEONE TAKES A MAJOR DIGITAL LEAP AS TOURISM MINISTRY SIGNS LANDMARK AI PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST GLOBAL DESTINATION MARKETING

in a bid to boost the marketing of Sierra Leone as a competitive tourism destination, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Pass porter Limited, a renowned digital firm, to pilot a project that will provide AI technology support in the branding and marketing of Sierra Leone as a prime Tourism[…]

02

Jul

Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis Joins African Tourism Leaders at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa

*Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis Joins African Tourism Leaders at the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa* The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has joined tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent for the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa and the Thematic Conference on “Strengthening Human Capital to[…]

25

Jun

TOURISM MINISTRY VALIDATES ISLAND AND BEACH TOURISM POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COASTAL MANAGEMENT

TOURISM MINISTRY VALIDATES ISLAND AND BEACH TOURISM POLICY TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE COASTAL MANAGEMENT 25th June, 2026 – Dove’s Nest Hall, Aberdeen Road Building on months of nationwide consultations and field assessments across Sierra Leone’s beaches and islands, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has held a Stakeholders Validation Workshop on the Island and Beach Tourism Policy[…]

20

Jun

MINISTER TUNIS COURTS DIASPORA INVESTMENT, SHOWCASES TOURISM AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LONDON

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, has called on Sierra Leoneans in the diaspora to invest in the country’s growing tourism and cultural sectors, highlighting government-backed opportunities during the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Meeting held in London. Speaking as a panelist, Minister Tunis outlined the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen collaboration with the[…]

11

Jun

President Bio Tours Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint and Tacugama Innovation Centre to Advance Heritage Preservation and Tourism Development

His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio undertook an extensive inspection tour of three key tourism and heritage sites, Bunce Island, Leicester Peak Viewpoint and the Tacugama Innovation Centre, reaffirming Government’s commitment to preserving Sierra Leone’s cultural heritage while investing in tourism infrastructure that can drive economic growth and international visibility. The President began his visit at[…]

01

Jun

MINISTRY OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES ONE NATION REGGAE FESTIVAL VOL. 2

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is delighted to announce the return of the One Nation Reggae Festival, with Volume 2 set for 25th–30th November 2026. Building on the success of the inaugural festival and the outcomes of the 2025 Creative Clinic, the festival continues to serve as a premier platform for celebrating reggae music, cultural[…]