Monday, June 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 86 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 5:10 AM, reaching approximately 1.88 meters (6.20 feet). This will be followed by a low

Monday, June 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, June 14th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap from Guam at 7:00 am and departed earlier this morning at 7:00, heading for Koror, Palau. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 17 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. The shipment included 1 container of refined sugar from Thailand, 2 containers of Portland cement and bottled water from Vietnam, 2 conta

Remathau: People of the Ocean follows the journey of Nicole Yamase, the first Micronesian and Indigenous person to dive to the deepest part of the ocean, Challenger Deep, in the Marianas Trench. Nicole begins her journey of discovery by diving to the deepest part of the ocean, an area within the Marianas Trench named “Challenger Deep” that lies beneath the territorial waters of her country. When she surfaces, she is met with a storm of media attention. Feeling the immense pre

Friday, June 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 89 degrees and as low as 77 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 57%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 5:10 AM, reaching approximately 1.88 meters (6.20 feet). This wil

Friday, June 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, June 11th, the Yap Workforce Enrichment Division shared highlights on the successful completion of the Electrical Systems and Installation Certificate Program. The Electrical Systems and Installation Certificate Program first started on April 13th, and through their strong partnership with the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) & Yap Campus, the trainees successfully mastered t

Friday, June 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, June 11th, two Yap State Representatives, Mrs. Maria Laaw and Mr. Peter Garamfel, received the Oath of Office to the FSMPC and NORMA Boards in the Office of the FSM President, in Palikir, Pohnpei. His Excellency, Aren B. Palik, administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Maria Laaw, who represents the private sector, and was sworn in for a second term on the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Petroleum

Thursday, June 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 89 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 40%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 4:23 AM, reaching approximately 1.84 meters (6.05 feet). This will be follo

Thursday, June 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 23, covering the period of June 01–07, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases. Week’s Highlights Total Encounters: 558 patient encounters were reported across 20 sentinel sites, with diarrhea remaining at Alert status this week. Diarrhea (Still on a

Thursday, June 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, June 10th, after the children’s visit to the Governor’s Office, the Division of Youth Services held its final dance rehearsal for the children representing Yap State at the Children Exchange Program in Japan at the Division of Media and Protocol building at 3:30 pm. Dressed in their traditional local attire, the children had their last rehearsal in front of parents, staff, and many spectators. The traditional dance is

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 69%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 3:36 AM, reaching approximately 1.80 meters (5.92 feet). This will be fol

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Monday, Saint Mary’s School held a Graduation Ceremony at the Saint Mary’s School gym at 5:00 pm. The ceremony began as the graduates made their way to their assigned seats, dressed in vibrant traditional local attire. The procession was followed by welcoming remarks from Principal Rufino Xavier. Principal Xavier warmly welcomed everyone to Saint Mary’s School’s annual graduation ceremony as they gathered to celebrate

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, June 10th, Governor Francis Itimai welcomed children who will be representing Yap State in the Children Exchange Program hosted in Japan. The meeting took place at the Governor’s Conference Room at 10:00 am. During the visit, Governor Itimai emphasized that the trip to Japan will provide the children with a rewarding, educational, and enjoyable experience during their time in Japan. Governor Itimai also highlighte

The WAAB Shipping Agency, a Division of WAAB TRANSPORTATION COMPANY Inc., would like to inform the general public of the arrival and departure of the National Government Vessel Micronesian Navigator, to service the Neighboring Outer Islands of Yap. The booking schedule is as follows. Micronesian Navigator Voyage # 14-2026 Passenger booking will Open on: June 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am Close on: June 22, 2026 @ 12:00 pm Cargo booking will Open on: June 11, 2026 @ 9:00 am Close on: Jun

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 89 degrees high and 77 degrees low. 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 2:52 AM, reaching approximately 1.76 meters (5.80 feet). This will be follow

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Gagil Community School held its 79th Annual Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 7th, at the Gagil Community School field, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony commenced with opening remarks and the welcoming of honored guests, faculty, families, and friends by Master of Ceremonies Michael Youken. Following his remarks, Mr. Youken invited Father Rich to deliver the opening prayer. At the conclusion of the prayer, attendees gathered

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As the summer season gets underway, the Rising Program and the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program officially commenced on June 5, providing valuable opportunities for youth and students to gain meaningful work experience and develop essential career skills. Participants in both programs have been assigned to positions that best match their interests, qualifications, and preferences they selected during the application process. The

🌊🎬 WORLD OCEANS DAY MOVIE NIGHT 🎬🌊Join us for a special evening in celebration of World Oceans Day 2026! 📅 Friday, June 12, 2026 🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Yap Living Museum Enjoy a free screening of "OCEAN" with David Attenborough. This breathtaking documentary showcases the beauty, diversity, and importance of our oceans and the need to protect them for future generations. 🍿 Free drinks and light snacks will be provided for all participants. This event is held in observa

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly sunny with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 77 degrees low. 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 2:07 AM, reaching approximately 1.73 meters (5.70 feet). This will be followe

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - In May 2026, the Pacific Mission Aviation continued its mission of connecting island communities with a total of 12 flights to Ulithi, 4 flights to Koror, Palau, and 2 flights that flew to Palau and stayed overnight before making its way back to Yap, the next day. The Pacific Mission Aviation also had 6 flights to Woleai and back to Yap. Overall, these flights have accommodated over 302 passengers traveling between islands to gain

Monday, June 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, June 6, the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, along with the Youth Planning Committee, hosted a Wall Painting Event at the retaining wall site of Yap State Hospital at 1:00 p.m. The event began with a brief safety orientation conducted by members of the Division of Youth Services to ensure that all participants understood the necessary safety measures before starting the activi