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01/01/2023

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
Yap State Government



Vincent Tafileluw Sworn In for Another Term on FSM Social Security Administration Board of Trustees
Friday, August 07, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On August 4th, Mr. Vincent Tafileluw was officially sworn in once again as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Social Security Administration Board of Trustees during a ceremony held at the Office of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia. The oath of office marks the continuation of Mr. Tafileluw's service on the Board of Trustees, where he will continue to help provide oversight and guidance for the
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Aug 71 min read


Committee Reviews FY2026 Supplemental Budget, Road Maintenance Funding Request
Friday, August 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State Legislature's Committee on Finance held a public hearing on Thursday, August 6, to review Governor's Communication No. 11-599, which seeks approval of Fiscal Year 2026 supplemental budget requests, including new funding for paved road maintenance. The hearing took place at 2:00 p.m. in the Legislature Chamber. Witnesses included the Director and staff of the Department of Public Works and Transportation (PW&T), the
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Aug 71 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, August 7th
Thursday, August 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 78 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:56 AM, reaching approximately 6.02 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 8:07
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Aug 61 min read


The Department of Resources and Development - Marine Resources Management Division, OneReef, and MiCOAST partner cChange International held a workshop on Strategic Communications for Scaling Natural R
Thursday, August 06, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Last Wednesday, July 29, the Department of Resources and Development – Marine Resources Management Division (MRMD), in partnership with OneReef and MiCOAST partner cChange International, hosted a two-day Strategic Communications for Scaling Natural Resources Management workshop at the Small Business Development Center in Yap, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The workshop brought together stakeholders to strengthen strategic communication e
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Aug 61 min read


Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 31,
Thursday, August 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 31, covering the period of July 27–August 02, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases, public health updates, and recommendations. Total Encounters: 580 patient encounters were reported across 23 sentinel sites, with Alert on Dengue Like Illness thi
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Aug 61 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, August 6th
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 78 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:11 AM, reaching approximately 6.12 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 6:58
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Aug 51 min read


Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 30
Wednesday, August 05, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 30, covering the period of July 20-26, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases, public health updates, and recommendations. Total Encounters: 452 patient encounters were reported across 23 sentinel sites, with all reported syndrome counts below the t
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Aug 51 min read


Pacific Mission Aviation Monthly Status: Month of July
Wednesday, August 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - In July 2026, Pacific Mission Aviation continued its mission of connecting island communities with a total of 21 flights to Ulithi, 5 flights to Fais, and 2 flights that hopped between Ulithi and Fais before making its way back to Yap. Pacific Mission Aviation also had 4 flights to Woleai, 5 flights that flew from Koror, Palau to Yap and then back to Koror, Palau, 2 flights from Yap to Palau, and 3 flights that flew to Palau a
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Aug 51 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, August 5th
Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, August 5th Tuesday, August 04, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 88 degrees and as low as 81 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 84%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first low tide will be at 6:00
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Aug 41 min read


The Reey Conservation Area held its “ Back To School” Carnival
Tuesday, July 28, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, August 1, the Reey Conservation Area hosted its "Back to School" Carnival at 11:00 a.m. at Malay Sunset Park. The event began with a variety of fun-filled mini games, including a candy race, dodgeball, soda hop, balloon toss, musical chairs, copra relay, basket weaving, and tug-of-war. Families, children, and community members enjoyed an afternoon of friendly competition and laughter. To wrap up the celebration,
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Aug 41 min read


The Division of Youth Services held another successful Movie Night
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO YAP FM - Last Friday, July 31, the Division of Youth Services hosted a Movie Night at the Yap Living History Museum beginning at 6:00 p.m., attracting more than 100 participants. The event began with participant registration, followed by an exciting icebreaker game, "Footloose," which encouraged interaction and helped create a fun and welcoming atmosphere. After the game, participants gathered to watch a short cybersecurity awareness video
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Aug 41 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, August 04
Monday, August 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 80 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 11:04 AM, reaching approximately 5.70 feet. This will be followed by a low t
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Aug 31 min read


WED Inspires Future Leaders at Yap Catholic High School
Monday, August 03, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On July 31st, the WED team shared highlights of their recent visit to Yap Catholic High School for an engaging and interactive career outreach session aimed at encouraging students to explore their future opportunities with confidence and purpose. From the moment the session began, students demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm and curiosity. They actively participated in discussions, asked thoughtful questions, and eagerly shared the
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Aug 31 min read


Division of Youth Services and Workforce Enrichment Division Conducts Fourth OJT and Rising Program Workshop
Monday, August 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, July 31, the Division of Youth Services, in collaboration with the Workforce Enrichment Division (WED), successfully conducted its fourth workshop for participants of the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program and the Rising Program. The workshop commenced with opening remarks from Ms. Slatelynna L., who warmly welcomed participants and encouraged them to actively engage throughout the session by asking questions and partici
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Aug 31 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, July 31st
Friday, July 31, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 80 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 8:55 AM, reaching approximately 6.15 feet. This will be followed by a low tide
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Jul 311 min read


The Yap Visitors Bureau held its Monthly Island Market at the Yap Living History Museum
Friday, July 31, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, July 31th, the Yap Visitors Bureau held its monthly Island Market at the Yap Living History Museum from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This event brought a total of 4 local vendors selling a variety of plants, fresh vegetables and fruits, take-out plates, refreshments, and handicrafts. The local vendors were also selling local products, such as Coconut Oil, T-shirts, and homemade sweets. This event is hosted at the end of the mo
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Jul 311 min read


Three-Day Training Advances Invasive Species Awareness and Food Preservation in Yap
Friday, July 31, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, July 30, the FSM GCF Food Security Project shared highlights from a three-day training held at the Yap Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Conference Center from July 8–10, 2026. The GCF SAP020 Project conducted training on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and Food Processing and Preservation for farmer group members from across Yap. Participants represented Makiy Community, Miginigad Family Group, Ifalug Female Alliance
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Jul 311 min read


Weather and Tide Schedule for tomorrow, July 31st
Thursday, July 30, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with thunderstorms followed by a little rain late in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 78 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 65%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 8:18 AM, reaching approximately 6.14 feet. Th
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Jul 301 min read


The Yap Fishing Club held its Annual 2026 Vital Fishing Derby
Thursday, July 30, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the Yap Fishing Club hosted its Annual 2026 Vital Fishing Derby at the Yap Fishing Authority Seaport. The event officially began at 6:00 a.m., with 13 registered participants heading out to sea in pursuit of the day's biggest catch. Throughout the day, anglers competed to reel in the largest fish for a chance to claim top honors. At 5:00 p.m., the participants returned to the seaport, where members of t
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Jul 301 min read


Ganir Bridge Closed Immediately Due to Safety Concerns
Thursday, July 30, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, July 30th, the Office of Planning and Budget has issued a Construction Notice regarding the closure of the Ganir Bridge to all pedestrian traffic with immediate effect following the discovery of additional structural sagging, prompting authorities to take urgent action to protect public safety. The closure comes ahead of the planned demolition of the existing bridge as part of the ongoing bridge replacement project
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Jul 302 min read
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