Wednesday, October 14, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The community of Woleai is accelerating efforts to complete the installation of water tanks provided through the Adaptation Fund (AF) Project as the island experiences the impacts of El Niño and ongoing drought conditions. According to an update issued by the FSM Adaptation Fund Project in Woleai, the community has completed the installation of numerous water tanks. However, the current supply remains insufficient to meet the

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State Disaster Coordinating Officer issued a public awareness advisory yesterday, October 13th, regarding regional smoke and haze affecting Yap Main Island, urging residents to take precautionary measures to protect their health as air quality and visibility continue to be affected. According to the advisory, severe and widespread dry conditions across the region, associated with a strong El Niño pattern, have contrib

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2026 Yap Gubernatorial Candidate Town Hall Forum Attention, people of Yap! As we prepare for the upcoming Yap State elections, the community is invited to attend the 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Town Hall Forum, happening this Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Yap Living History Museum. Come and hear directly from the three gubernatorial candidate teams as they share their vision, priorities, and plans for Yap State’s future. Participating teams

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Between October 2 and 8, 2026, a total of 16 new diarrheal cases were reported in Yap, bringing the cumulative number of documented cases to 256. Of the new cases, nine were reported from Mogmog, four from the Outpatient Department (OPD) at the Main Hospital, two from Nimgil Community Health Center (CHC), and one case remains pending from Gagil CHC. The two most recent patients admitted for treatment have been discharged, and th

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Division of Public Safety had a total of ten (10) traffic citations issued in accordance with the Yap State Court’s September 2026 traffic citation report. The citations included one (1) for driving without a driver’s license, two (2) for speeding, one (1) for opening or closing a vehicle door, three (3) for faulty headlamps, two (2) for reckless driving, and one (1) for failure to have a government identification card in p

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Resilient Communities Micronesia Workshop, held October 12–13 at iBoom, brought together participants to strengthen organizational capacity and promote collaboration in advancing ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) across the Micronesia region. The workshop focused on Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Reducing Community Vulnerability to Climate Change in the Northern Pacific Small Island Developing States, highlighting the import

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Monday, October 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Governor Francis Itimai met with representatives from the World Bank during a courtesy call at the Governor’s Office on Monday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m. to discuss the commencement of key infrastructure projects in Yap State. Governor Itimai was accompanied by the Director of the Office of Administrative Services and the Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works and Transportation. Discussions focused on the Prioritized R

Monday, October 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, October 12th, Governor Francis Itimai issued a proclamation officially declaring that the State of Yap joins nations, organizations, and communities worldwide in recognizing and observing International Fraud Awareness Week on November 15th-21st, 2026. In the proclamation, Governor Francis Itimai declared, “ WHEREAS: This year marks the observance of International Fraud Awareness Week, which is set aside to raise a

Monday, October 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Behavioral Health and Wellness Program under the Department of Health Services successfully hosted a Behavioral Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Yap Living History Museum in observance of World Mental Health Day. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The fair featured a variety of activities and resources aimed at promoting mental health awareness and overall well-being, including healt

Friday, October 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - During EpiWeek 40, 557 patient encounters were documented, with Diarrhea remaining on Alert status for the 7th consecutive week. Diarrhea: Diarrheal cases increased from 15 last week to 23 this week, with OPD Main Hospital reporting 13, Mogmog 8, and Nimgil CHC 2. The age distribution highlights pediatric predominance, especially at age 12, with notable infant involvement and only isolated adolescent, young adult, and older adul

Friday, October 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State Historic Preservation Office (YHPO), HPO Officer Aloysius Guchbuw accompanied by the Acting Director John Waayan Fillmed of the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs (DYCA), Public Information Officer Arlene Namar, and the Gender Support Officer Jessica Fas, attended four closing ceremonies from October 6 through October 9, officially marking the completion of four cultural restoration projects across Yap. The pro

Following a recent visit from Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky and U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Andrew Wylie, the YUMO Office would like to update the community on the progress of planned U.S. military construction project activities in Yap State. These projects are moving forward, and to ensure we are doing this responsibly, the YUMO Taskforce and our technical experts will be actively participating in several upcoming review meetings with U.S. Government and Department of War re

The Yap State Department of Education is now requesting proposals for Ground Maintenance at the Neighboring Islands Central High School on Falalop Woleai, in partnership with the school community, in accordance with the scope of work. Scope of Work: Keep the grass trimmed at least two times a week (Tuesday, Thursday) and, if needed, on Saturday for close weekends Plant more of the carpet grass where deemed needed on campus to lessen the grass trimming around the premises Rake