Tag: 2026 World Cup
Providence’s World Cup festivities begin with opening of PVD FanZone
PROVIDENCE – City and state leaders officially opened the PVD FanZone Thursday, kicking off a 39-day celebration of the world's biggest sporting event.
The free...
Providence officials announce security measures ahead of World Cup FanZone
PROVIDENCE – Local officials on Tuesday said the city will be “prepared, flexible, and ready to welcome fans safely” to the FIFA-approved ‘PVD FanZone’...
Ghana chooses Bryant University for its base camp during FIFA World...
SMITHFIELD – The Ghana Football Association has chosen Bryant University as its team base camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ghana will utilize Bryant’s...
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $250K in grants for World Cup planning
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Friday unanimously awarded $250,000 in grants to three organizations to help prepare the state...
Ocean State 2026 still seeks funding for World Cup grant program
PROVIDENCE – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than six months away, the nonprofit Ocean State 2026 is still working to secure funding...
Who will pay for Ocean State 2026 World Cup tourism efforts?
PROVIDENCE – Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa has said that Rhode Island will need approximately $4 million to...
R.I. sets tourism record with 29.4M visitors, $6B in spending in...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism industry reached record highs in 2024, drawing 29.4 million visitors who spent $6 billion statewide, a 7% jump from...
Smiley unveils $624.2M FY26 city budget proposal, acknowledges ‘exceptionally difficult’ decisions
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday released his proposed $624.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that begins July 1, a 4% increase...
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