Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

In adherence to timelines flagged for the upcoming Federation Elections in September as a priority requiring proactive attention, the Transitional Leadership Committee (TLC) has officially commenced its nationwide regional tour in Makeni, marking a pivotal step toward consolidating the stakeholders for the National Tourism Federation. The tour is designed to engage local actors, foster collaboration, and build [...]

A colourful farewell ceremony was held at the weekend (8th August 2026) in Freetown for Ms Mariyam Lorba Konneh, Sierra Leone’s representative at the upcoming Miss World Beauty Pageant in Vietnam this September. The event, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), brought together government officials, cultural leaders, and members of the creative industry [...]

Sierra Leone’s representative to the upcoming Miss World Beauty Pageant in Vietnam, Mariyam Lorba Konneh, addressed journalists at the Ministry of Information and Civic Education’s National Press Briefing on Tuesday (4th July, 2026). Her participation is being strongly supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), which views the global contest as a unique opportunity [...]

Freetown, August 3, 2026 – Ghanaian YouTube star and pan-African influencer, Wodemaya, has lauded Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, for her relentless drive in repositioning Sierra Leone as a competitive tourism destination. Speaking during an interview on Truth Media, Wodemaya highlighted the Minister’s hands-on leadership and innovative reforms that are steadily [...]

Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar gained a powerful new rhythm last Thursday (30th July 2026) as the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival, a landmark event designed to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean traditions while boosting the country’s tourism sector. The launch ceremony, hosted at BBQ Box at [...]

He pointed to landmark initiatives such as the Tourism Innovation Centre at Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which blends conservation with digital learning and eco-tourism. According to him, such projects not only protect Sierra Leone’s unique biodiversity but also create new avenues for youth engagement, research, and international collaboration. “Minister Tunis is showing Africa that tourism is not just [...]

Freetown, July 30, 2026 — Ahead of the One Nation Reggae Festival in November this year, Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar is expected to reach a new high today as the One Nation Reggae Festival will be officially launched in Bo City, Makeni City, and Freetown, marking the start [...]

— The Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Commonwealth Heritage Forum, the World Monuments Fund, and other partners for their continued confidence in the restoration of Old Fourah Bay College. The Minister Nabeeal Farida Tunis described the additional investment as a powerful endorsement of the Government of Sierra Leone’s commitment to [...]

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has convened a high-level meeting with executives from the tourism, hospitality, and creative industries at the Dove’s Nest, Aberdeen, Freetown, to chart a new course for sector development. The purpose of the meeting was to address issues related to the formation of the National Federation and to enhance the private [...]