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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[…]

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[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and the National Tourist Board with support from the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP) have in the Create and Innovate Challenge listened to presentation of proposals by the finalists for (Rural Tourism, Sand Mining and Waste Management) Challenges in the Tourism for All Create and Innovate Challenge.[…]

In a continued effort to promote and showcase Sierra Leone’s rich cultural heritage and diversity, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, alongside its agencies and partners, has launched the Tourism for All Campaign (TFA) in the North-West Region of Port Loko. The event, held at Port Loko Mini Stadium, attracted Traditional Leaders and District Stakeholders. Organized[…]

Officials from the Tourism sector including the Minister, Nabeela Farida Tunis together with the Ministry of Transport, Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant stakeholders receiving Ethiopian Airline and holding the inaugural program for it operation in Sierra Leone. The commencement of flight operations by one of Africa’s renowned airlines to Freetown increases International confidence in[…]

As part of the activities for the Culture and Heritage month of May, in the on-going Tourism for All Campaign, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have held the maiden edition of the “Culture and Heritage Open Air Carnival”. The event was filled with thrilling displays and performances of Sierra Leonean arts and culture and also[…]

In continuation of the Culture and Heritage month of the Tourism for All Campaign, Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, its agencies (National Tourist Board and Monument and Relics Commission) have hosted the Northern edition of the official launch of the Tourism for All campaign at Wusum Field, Makeni. Coordinated by the division of Culture, Creativity and[…]