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Sierra Leoneans can now travel to Jamaica without a visa following a new policy announced by the Caribbean nation, which has expanded visa-free access to citizens of several African countries.
Sierra Leone is among 17 African nations included in the initiative, which is expected to remain in effect for the rest of the year as Jamaica seeks to strengthen ties with the African continent.
According to reports, other countries benefiting from the visa-free arrangement include Botswana, Eswatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, among others.
Analysts have suggested that Sierra Leone’s inclusion may be linked to its membership in the Commonwealth, of which Jamaica is also a member, although Jamaican authorities have not officially stated this as the reason for the decision.
The announcement comes less than a year after Sierra Leone hosted the One Nation Festival, an event organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to promote cultural exchange and attract Jamaican visitors to the country.
The festival, held at the Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel in Freetown, featured performances by artists from both Sierra Leone and Jamaica, highlighting the shared historical and cultural connections between the two countries.
The new visa-free policy is expected to boost tourism, cultural exchange, and business opportunities between Sierra Leone and Jamaica while further strengthening diplomatic relations between the two Commonwealth nations.
