Joel F. Dumbuya SLENA Correspondent

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs concluded its successful three-day Culture and Creativity Weekend Getaway at Sulima Beach, Pujehun District, spotlighting one of the nation's most spectacular yet underexplored coastal treasures. The strategic initiative, an event which took place on February 13-15, 2026, in Pujehun District, advances domestic tourism promotion while positioning diverse Sierra Leonean destinations for international recognition. The National Tourist Board, Monuments...

Ministry of Tourism officials formally endorsed the International Code for the Protection of Tourists on February 12, 2026, during a meeting at the Ministry Conference Hall on King Harman Road, marking a landmark commitment to enhancing travellers’ safety and strengthening consumer rights across Sierra Leone. Director of Tourism and Chairman, Mr. Jalloh, made his remarks by outlining the Code's significance as a comprehensive global framework that protects tourist rights in emergencies and...

Creativity flourished, artists triumphed, and community spirit shone bright as the Third Annual Talent Show and Award Night unfolded at the Leone Rock Metal Group’s Tonkolili site. This vibrant celebration, a partnership between the company and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), directly supports the government’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Culture and Creativity.” The event transformed the industrial site into a stage for local expression, featuring powerful...