Tuesday, October 20, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Two staff members of the Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC), Mr. John Chieng and Mr. Jeremiah Rutun, have been selected to participate in the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Country-Focused Training Program on the “Project for Energy Transition in the Pacific,” scheduled for October 14–31, 2026, in Okinawa, Japan. The JICA Micronesia Office announced the selection on October 14, 2026, as part of the prog

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State Scholarship Program is preparing to expand educational financial assistance opportunities for eligible students, following an informational session held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus. During the visit, the Scholarship Coordinator met with representatives of the Yap State Scholarship Program and the Workforce Enrichment Division to share important updates on the existing

This is to inform all motorists of a scheduled road cutting and crossing at the Talguw area near Gilmar store and V6AI radio station. This road cutting will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:30 am and will go on until the work is completed. The road cutting is part of the work currently being done for the underground fiber network throughout the Island. The road will be cut in two halves, meaning that one half of the road will remain open throughout the cutting an

Dear Valued Customers, Please be advised of the following changes to our operating hours and services: October 19—23, 2026 (Monday—Friday) • The restaurant will operate from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. October 25, 2026 (Sunday), until further notice • The restaurant will be temporarily closed for construction and improvement work. However, our kitchen will remain open to accept orders for PIZZA and TAKEOUTS. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may caus

Monday, October 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap from Guam yesterday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., delivering 17 containers of essential goods and supplies to support local supply chains, commercial activities, and the daily needs of communities across the State. The vessel departed Yap earlier today, October 19, at approximately 7:00 a.m., continuing onward to Koror, Palau. The shipment included a variety of goods

Monday, October 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, October 19th, the Yap State Environmental Protection Agency (Yap EPA), in coordination with the Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC), has announced the lifting of the boil-water advisory issued on June 2, 2026, for Colonia and affected surrounding communities. The advisory was lifted following the restoration of water treatment operations by YSPSC and the completion of water quality sampling and testing by the

Monday, October 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Division of Youth Services, in collaboration with the Youth Planning Committee, hosted a Youth Trivia Night on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Small Business Development Center in Colonia, Yap, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event provided youth with an opportunity to participate in interactive activities that promoted teamwork, learning, and friendship. The evening began with registration, followed by an introduction expl

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Friday, October 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Division of Youth Services, together with newly arrived Australian volunteer Josh Braine, conducted a youth outreach activity on October 15, 2026, at the park next to Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers. The outreach was held at 3:00 p.m., a time when many students gather at the park after school while waiting to catch their buses home. The location and timing were chosen to provide the division with an opportunity to connec

Friday, October 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap Inter-Agency Nutrition Education Council (YINEC) held its 2026 World Food Day celebration today, Friday, October 16, at the Yap Living History Museum, bringing together community members and participating organizations to promote food security, nutrition, and sustainable food production. This year’s celebration centered on the theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” highlighting the importance of innovative solutions

Friday, October 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The State of Yap welcomed two Australian volunteers on September 28, 2026, through the Australian Volunteers Program, bringing professional experience and a commitment to supporting local initiatives in youth development and legal reform. Joshua Braine was assigned as a Youth Development Mentor with the Division of Youth Services under the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs (DYCA), and Amit Dogra, assigned as a Legislative Me

Thursday, October 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - During EpiWeek 41, 561 patient encounters were documented, with Diarrhea remaining on Alert status for the eighth consecutive week and Dengue-Like Illness newly added to Alert status. Diarrhea: Diarrheal cases decreased this week but remain above the Alert threshold, with nine reported: OPD Main Hospital (4), Gagil CHC (2), Nimgil CHC (1), Mogmog Dispensary (1), and Lamotrek (1). Laboratory findings identified enteric pathogen

Thursday, October 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Team Sisters secured a 17–5 victory over Team Termites during a fast-pitch league game held Monday, October 12, at the Yap High School Baseball Field. The game took place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as part of the fast-pitch league organized by the Waab Softball Association. Team Sisters emerged victorious with a final score of 17–5, marking a decisive result in the matchup against Team Termites. Both teams took part in the lea

Thursday, October 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Three technical representatives from Yap—Kassandra Lelman, Rolmy Hasugoiram, and Martina Reichhardt—participated in the FSM Cervical Cancer Elimination Policy Development Workshop held October 5–9, 2026, at the Island Palms Hotel in Pohnpei. The workshop brought together representatives from FSM national and state health departments, UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF, JICA, the Kirby Institute, and other stakeholders to develop the FSM’s fir

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The National Election Office is hereby announcing that any interested candidate who is planning to run for the Two- and Four-Year Congressional Seats which will be on March 02, 2027 General Election. The deadline for submitting nomination petition is no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 02, 2026 For a petition to be valid: A candidate must submit the following materials to the National Election Commissioner of Yap State • A petition for candidacy must be signed by at least tw

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Governor Francis Itimai welcomed U.S. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) James Patrick Reidy, Chairman of the YUMO Task Force Thomas G. Tun, and key staff during a courtesy call held earlier today, October 14th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Governor’s Conference Room. During the meeting, Acting DCM Reidy inquired about the current status of the YUMO Projects on Yap and the ongoing outreach efforts to engage communities across the is