This church was built by the Maroons who arrived in the colony in 1800 as black returnees from Jamaica who were reputed to be accomplished stone masons. It is thought they converted to Christianity through the influence of the Nova Scotians who were already in the Colony. The church erected in 1822, was seen as a determination of the converts to hold on to their new found faith. A small group, the church was nonetheless at the centre for religious and social activities for the people of Maroon Town – which was around the area from Walpole Street to Kingtom. The Maroon Church is among the oldest churches in Sierra Leone. It stands between current day Liverpool Street and Percival Street.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women Shaping Sierra Leone’s Tourism Industry
On this International Women’s Day, we proudly celebrates a remarkable group of women whose leadership, resilience, and vision continue to shape the tourism landscape of Sierra Leone. At the forefront of tourism development stands Madam Nabeela Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Her leadership reflects a commitment to positioning Sierra Leone as a destination […]
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Shwen Shwen awarded the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand prize!
Maria Bradford has made her mark on London’s fine-dining scene with her restaurant Shwen Shwen, which was named Michelin Opening of the Year just eight months after opening. For Bradford, the recognition is not about prestige;it is about possibility, and about proving that Sierra Leonean and Afro-fusion cuisine belongs at the highest levels of culinary […]
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Budapest—Freetown Challenge 2026: a journey across continents!
Since 2020, Sierra Leone has proudly hosted the Budapest rally’s finish line five times leading up to 2026. In recognition of this strong track record and the country’s exceptional hospitality, organizers have committed to keeping Freetown as the official finish destination through 2034. A Finish Line That Put Sierra Leone on the Global Map When […]
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