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

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

2:30 PM Mon July 13 2026 ...DEVELOPING INVEST 97W NORTHWEST OF YAP TO PROMOTE GUSTY CONDITIONS AND CHOPPY SEAS... ...INVEST 97W TO SLOWLY LIFT NORTHWARD AWAY FROM YAP AND PALAU... Strong west to southwest winds will continue around Yap through Tuesday, with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas will build and become hazardous, making inter-island travel dangerous, especially for small craft. Invest 97W remains northwest of Yap near 11N137E and is becoming better organized. A Tropical Cyclo

Monday, July 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with widely separated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 88 degrees and as low as 79 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 6:41 AM, reaching approximately 1.96 meters (6.44 feet). This will be followed

Monday, July 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO On Thursday July 09, 2026, The Department of Health Services issued the latest Communicable Disease Report for week 27, from June 29, 2026 to July 05, 2026. A total of 609 patient encounters were documented across the sentinel sites during the reporting period (EpiWeek 27) with Diarrhea Alert reissued this week. Diarrhea: A rebound is observed this week with a total of 10 cases reported from OPD Main Hospital (5), Marbaa CHC (1), and sentine

Monday, July 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - July 10, 2026 — The Yap State Department of Public Works & Transportation (DPW&T), together with the Upward Bound (UB) Program, successfully carried out an island-wide road maintenance project on Friday, July 10, 2026. UB staff, student volunteers, and DPW&T employees worked side by side along the island's main road corridor, from the northern to the southern end of Yap. Their teamwork and dedication helped make the road maintenance

Special Announcement from the Governor's Office regarding Request for Bid Proposal (RFP) for the Purchase of a Vehicle

Friday, July 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow sun breaking through clouds at times with a couple of showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 88 degrees and as low as 79 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 67%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 3:35 AM, reaching approximately 1.84 meters (6.04 feet). This will be

Friday, July 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - From July 16 to August 9, 2026, the Youth Services Division of DYCA conducted the Youth Summer Sport Outreach Program at Saint Mary School. Sessions were held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., two to three times each week during the school holiday period. The program brought together 46 participants from schools and youth groups within the target communities. It was organized to provide children and young people with structured sports c

Friday, July 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Today at 11:30 a.m., the Agriculture and Forestry Division held a fair after bad weather prevented the full display of its products during the Research and Development (R&D) Conference. Staff, the Chief of Agriculture, invited guests, and community members attended the event. The fair showcased local produce, including maar and the breadfruit flower, while promoting local agriculture and ongoing research. Live chickens, pork, vegeta

Thursday, July 9, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow sun breaking through clouds at times with a couple of showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 88 degrees and as low as 77 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 25%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 2:38 AM, reaching approximately 1.83 meters (6.00 feet). This will b

Thursday, July 9, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Monday, July 6, two U.S. Coast Guard vessels, USCG Myrtle Hazard and USCG Frederick Hatch, arrived in Yap for refueling operations. USCG Myrtle Hazar arrived at 7:15 a.m. and departed on Tuesday, July 7, at 2:40 p.m., continuing its voyage to Guam. USCG Frederick Hatch arrived at 7:30 a.m. and also departed for Guam at approximately 3:00 p.m. yesterday on Wednesday afternoon. The port call was part of the vessels' scheduled tra

Thursday, July 9, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Committee on Resources, Education and Development (RED) of the 11th Yap State Legislature held three public hearings on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, regarding Governor Communication No. 11-576: Nomination for the Yap State Board of Education at the Yap State Legislature Chamber. In attendance were members of the Committee on Resources, Education and Development (RED), the nominees Lourdes F. Roboman, Aileen Tareg, and Jeffrey Filengu

Please be advised that the Island Paradise Recycling Center is closed effective immediately. Strong winds last night caused severe damage, resulting in a partial building collapse. The center will remain closed while we look into rebuilding or relocating. A formal announcement will be made once a reopening date is set. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. For questions, please call Island Paradise at 350-3483.

The FSM customs and tax administration wishes to remind all businesses that this month of July is the filing month for the 2nd quarter of 2026. Businesses are now encouraged to file for income tax withholding returns and business gross revenue taxes online (@website:e-tax.gov.fm) no later than July 31st 2026 to avoid unnecessary delays and penalties. (For more information, please call 350-2419 or stop by the field office. Thank you.)

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mainly cloudy with occasional rain and a thunderstorm. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 88 degrees and as low as 79 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 62%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 1:49 AM, reaching approximately 1.83 meters (5.99 feet). This will be fo

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Last Friday, July 3, 2026, students, parents, and organizers gathered for an Appreciation Gathering celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Japan Children Exchange Program. The event began with welcoming remarks from Master of Ceremonies Everlino Yolomai, followed by opening remarks from Acting Director John Waayan Fillmed, who acknowledged the dedication and achievements of the student participants throughout the excha

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, July 3, the Division of Youth Services, in collaboration with the Yap Workforce Enrichment Division, successfully hosted its second Summer Workshop at the YapCap Conference Room beginning at 1:00 p.m. The workshop featured two engaging presentations aimed at promoting personal growth and environmental awareness among participating youth. Representatives from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Kenta Otsub