Going Cashless with Monime: A Game-Changer for Sierra Leonean Businesses

As a business owner operating in Sierra Leone, I have frequently grappled with the challenge of sourcing effective payment solutions for our operations, particularly when it comes to facilitating transactions for our domestic activities. When it comes to international payments, we have the option of relying on bank transfers or credit card payments. However, when [...]
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Embarking on an Enriching Gambian Adventure

On the 26th of June, just days after fulfilling our democratic duties, VSL embarked on its second outbound tour, taking a group of 12 to explore the wonders of The Gambia. While some in the group were visiting the destination for the first time, for all of us, this was a chance to truly embrace [...]
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From Culinary Passion to Enchanting Hospitality: The Kona Experience Unveiled

Welcome to The Kona, where a profound love for outstanding food and the determination to transcend ordinary customer service have converged to create an extraordinary dining haven. Join us as we delve into the captivating tale behind The Kona's inception, driven by a passionate quest to redefine taste and hospitality. Through this blog post, you'll [...]
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Gara Tie-Dye: A Hidden Gem of Sierra Leone’s Cultural Tapestry

Despite the frequent use of certain items, we often remain oblivious to their rich history. Thus, today, we're highlighting some interesting facts about the popular fabric Gara and its use in Sierra Leone: The inception of Gara tie-dying can be traced back to Makeni, a vibrant city nestled in Sierra Leone. Gara tie-dying is not [...]
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AfriCaribbean Festival Signs Partnership With Air Senegal for Festival 2023 in Sierra Leone

Article by By Lawrence Williams for Fritong Post The AfriCaribbean Festival announced on Monday the signing of a partnership with Air Senegal as the official airline of its annual festival held in Freetown. Through this partnership, Air Senegal will offer cheaper round-trip flights to festival attendees from New York, Paris, and Milan for the next […]

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The Great Fall: Historical Cotton Tree

One of the most important landmarks of Sierra Leone and its history fell last night, the 24th May 2023.  This was caused by a heavy downpour of rain and storm. This landmark is known as The Cotton Tree, which is believed to be over 500 years old. This tree oversaw the honking traffic inching around […]

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April Round Up – A busy month with VSL: Cruising, Citizenship, Hiking, Running and Exploring

1. Swan Hellenic Cruise Ship (SH Vega Cruise Ship) The 21st of April, we welcomed the SH Vega Cruise Ship, a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship which had over 100 cruisers, and we handled 40 Cruisers in total. We were responsible for their tour around Freetown as they visited Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Old Fourah [...]
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Sherbro Alliance Partners & Government Commit Further to Develop Sherbro Island

Freetown, Sierra Leone, 27th March 2023 by Portland Communications - The Government of Sierra Leone and Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) progress the Sherbro Island City project following the signing of the Investment Framework Agreement (IFA) and a visit to the island and further consultations with stakeholders. The common vision for Sherbro Island City is to [...]
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Official Launch of the Agro-Tourism Project with VSL TRAVEL, Handicap International (HI) and NETHIPS

On the 28th of February, VSL travel in partnership with Handicap International and NETHIPS officially launched the agro-tourism project, which was signed and sealed on the 10th of February 2023. This launch was held at the NETHIPS FARM located at Yaewa Village via Matindi Town, which is 5km from Waterloo Highway. In attendance were MAFFS […]

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VSL signs Contract with Handicap International to support vulnerable communities through agro-tourism

VSL TRAVEL’s CEO Abimbola Carrol has signed a contract with the non-governmental organisation Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI), to support the creation and marketing of an agro-tourism product in partnership with the Network of HIV Positives in Sierra Leone (NETHIPS). The project will run for two years and will include setting up the […]

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