The International Beauty and Fashion Organization (IBFA) has officially welcomed Mary Yei Yongai, a proud daughter of Sierra Leone and Guinness World Record Holder for the Most Cosmetic Makeovers in 24 Hours, as its Honorary Global Ambassador. Mary’s extraordinary achievement of 111 makeovers in a single day carved her name into history, not only for Sierra Leone […]

Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis, officially launches the Sierra Leone Creative Economy Diagnostic Report, a groundbreaking roadmap that examines the structure, growth, and potential of the nation’s creative sector. This milestone serves not only as a strategic guide for the Government through the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs but also as[…]

On Friday, 7th September, a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs traveled to Conakry, Guinea, to attend the first edition of the Nimba Reggae Festival. The event delivered electrifying performances from both Guinean and international artists, establishing itself as a true celebration of Reggae music. Headliners included Richie Spice, Kymani Marley, Guinea’s own Takana[…]

After 5 impactful days, the Service Excellence Training for frontline workers in Tourism & Hospitality concludes at the Lungi International Airport Hotel Over the past week, participants explored key skills to improve customer care & strengthen Sierra Leone’s hospitality industry. From conflict resolution to telephone etiquette, the workshop has built confidence & professionalism among frontline staff. The[…]

The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Tuesday, 26th August 2025, hosted the official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a Canopy Walkway, a project designed to boost eco-tourism, conservation, and community development. The project is being implemented with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Founder of Tacugama, Mr. Bala Amarasekaran, described the project as a[…]

As part of its ongoing “2025 Year of Ecotourism” initiative, the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Olive’s Garden and Reggae Union Sierra Leone hosted a vibrant, unifying, and culturally rich event, dubbed One Nation Reggae Festival at the Family Kingdom Resort along the Aberdeen Beach Road in Freetown. The festival served as a[…]

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, is currently in Luanda, Angola, leading Sierra Leone’s delegation to the 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa. The conference brings together key policymakers, tourism and aviation leaders, and international partners to deliberate on strategies to enhance air connectivity,[…]

15th July, 2025 – Ministry’s Conference Hall The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, along with its sub-vented agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB) and the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) held a general staff meeting to formally welcome the new Permanent Secretary, Ms. Judith C. Jones and engage with the Minister, Mrs. Nabeela Tunis, Deputy Minister,[…]