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    Dear friends, I congratulate you on the launch of your first national strategy for tourism development. And above all, I thank Minister Nabeela Tunis, who also serves as Chair of the Women in Tourism Leadership African Committee, for her commitment and vision. We all know what our sector can offer. But we also recognize the […]

In a historic moment for Sierra Leone, Vice President Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, on behalf of President Brig. Rtd. Dr. Julius Maada Bio, in collaboration with the World Bank Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project (SLEDP), has launched the country’s first-ever National Strategic Tourism Plan. The landmark event drew government officials, Parliamentarians, the Mayor, and international partners, underscoring[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs have provided support to Mary Yongai in her Guinness World Record Make-up challenge to makeup 100 people in 24hrs. The challenge which metamophosed into a fun filled event and also gathered personalities and celebrities was held at Bintumani Hotel car park in Freetown from the 30th April to May 1st[…]

The Proprietor of Sea Coach, Mr. Jaji and his management have donated to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs a new Jeety at Bunce Island. The jeety, which was installed at Bunce Island last week, is to support the Ministry’s year-long Tourism for All Campaign and to also ease access to the historic island. MTCA Communications

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and its agencies, the National Tourist Board (NTB), Monument and Relics Commission (MRC) have held the formal launch of the year-long Tourism for All Campaign at Galliness Paradise, Bo, Southern Sierra Leone. The launch of the campaign went simultaneously with the Salone Festival, a cultural event that showcased performances from[…]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, (MTCA) in collaboration with the Monuments and Relics Commission (MRC) and the National Museum, screened the movie “Rough Crossings” at the National Museum in Freetown on April 12th, 2024. The film portrays Freetown as the “Province of Freedom” due to its historical significance as a refuge for slaves during the[…]

Four esteemed members of the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs are currently attending a comprehensive two-week seminar, dedicated to enhancing tourism capacity development for English-speaking nations. This significant event is taking place at the prestigious Central Academy for Culture and Tourism Administration (CACTA) in Beijing, People’s Republic of China. The initiative is designed to elevate participants’[…]