Tuesday, March 24, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be mostly cloudy, with showers. Temperatures are expected to be 88 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 91%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:33 AM, reaching approximately 1.62 meters or 5.30 feet. This will be followed by a low ti

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, March 24th, the 11th Yap State Legislature, Committee on Finance held a Public Hearing on Governor Communication: 11-539: Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Annual Budget for Yap State Operations and Programs of the Department of Health Services at 10:00 am at the Yap State Legislature Chamber. Witnesses to the public hearing were the Director and relevant staff of the Department of Health Services, Office of Planning & Bu

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, March 21st the Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Cable Corporation held a continuation of an ongoing fiber duct burial process in Gargey Tomil at 8:30 am. This process is part of the fiber build-up work currently taking place throughout the island. The fiber duct burial process in the Federated States of Micronesia is a critical component of the Digital FSM initiative and Fiber-to-the-home ( FT

Monday, March 23, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be cloudy, with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 90%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 10:39 AM, reaching approximately 1.85 meters (6.07 feet). This will be followed by a low ti

Monday, March 23, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday the Hapilmohol 2 departed the Waab Seaport at 6:00 pm heading to the Outer Islands for a planned government regular long field trips for government services and private passengers who plan to travel between islands. The Hapilmohol 2 will be stopping in Ulithi, Fais, Eauripik, Woleai, Ifeluk, Fechailap, Elato, Lamotrek, and Satawal before making its way back to Yap. The Hapilmohol 2 is expected to arrive on Apr

Monday, March 23, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, March 21st the Division of Youth Services held its 3rd Chess Tournament at the Division of Media and Protocol Main Office at 10:00 am. The event started at 10:00 am with registration of participants followed by a brief introduction led by the Youth Recreation and Sports Coordinator, Mr. Maphrick Ruweday. After the brief introduction, the youth participants broke into groups of two, to initially start the ches

Friday, March 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 80%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:03 AM, reaching approximately 1.95 meters (6.41 feet). This will b

Friday, March 20, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Captain Sam and his crew departed the Yap Fishing Authority port on March 13th at 6:00 pm and arrived early Thursday morning, March 19th, at 6:00 am with over 2,000 pounds of fresh pelagic and bottom reef fish. Pelagic fish, including: Mahi-Mahi (dabar), Barracuda ( mal’), Rainbow Runner Fish (fofow), and Dogtooth Tuna ( yasul) Bottom/reef fish, including: Humpback Snapper (goychab), Grouper (sabak’uw), Emperor Fish (rogrog), Uku

Friday, March 20, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Tuesday, March 17th, the 11th Yap State Legislature held a Public Hearing on Governor Communication: 11-539: Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Annual Budget for Yap State Operations and Programs of the Office of Planning and Budget at 10:00 am at the Yap State Legislature Chamber. The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Annual Budget for Yap State Operations and Programs is to set forth a complete plan of proposed expendi

Thursday, March 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall 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 8:37 AM, reaching approximately 1.93 meters (6.34 feet). This will

Thursday, March 19, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Last Sunday, March 15th, the Yapese Student Organisation posted a press release on their participation in a successful community service that took place in Nett, Pohnpei, on March 14th. The Yapese Student Organisation helped a resident in the area by cleaning and bush cutting around the house to help improve the surroundings. In the article, the Yapese Student Organisation extended its sincere appreciation to everyone who part

Thursday, March 19, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report Week 11, of 2026, covering the period from March 09, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The Communicable Disease Report offers a summary of significant syndromic trends and activities reported from 23 sentinel sites throughout the state, including laboratory-confirmed cases as well as public health updates and recommendations. No Alerts: The number of syndromes reported this week is below the threshold

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 60%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 8:11 AM, reaching approximately 1.89 meters or 6.21 feet. T

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Sunday, March 15th, the Waab Softball Association held its second day of the Co-Ed Slow Pitch Tournament in Yinuf, Rull. The first game started at 1:30 pm between the Division of Public Safety, the Protector Team, and the Yap Fishing Authority (YFA), the Gear-Up Team. The Division of Public Safety, the Protector Team, won by Mercy Rules, with a 10-point lead against the Yap Fishing Authority (YFA) team. The score bet

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Monday, March 16th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap at 7:00 am from Guam and will be departing early tomorrow morning, March 17th at 7:00, heading to Koror, Palau. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 14 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. The shipment included 1 container of general merchandise from China, 1 container of bottled water from

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 59%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 7:46 AM, reaching approximately 1.83 meters or 6.03 feet. Thi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, March 14th, the Waab Softball Association held its first day tournament for the CO-ED Slow Pitch Tournament in Yinuf, Rull. The registered teams were Team Needle from the Department of Health Services (DHS), the Gear-Up Team from the Yap Fishing Authority (YFA), the Bluw G-Boyz from Rumuu, the Pump-Up team from Vital, the Protector Team from the Division of Public Safety, and the Chargeable team from Customs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, February 27, a briefing on the importance of the 5S approach was delivered by Public Health JICA nurse volunteer Yuka Segawa during the executive meeting at Yap State Hospital. Following the presentation, the Hospital Director, Theo Thinnifel, and DHS board members expressed their agreement and signed the declaration, officially launching the 5S initiative at Yap State Hospital. The 5S method, originally developed in