At 3:13 pm today, September 16th, a Special Weather Statement was issued by the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Officer. Tropical Depression 24W Nearly Stationed East of Saipan About 205 miles east of Saipan About 215 miles east of Tinian About 245 miles southeast of Alamagan About 255 miles east-northeast of Rota About 300 miles east-northeast of Guam Location.... 15.5N and 148.8E Tropical Depression 24W moving north-northwest at 2 MPH. Maximum sustained winds remain at 35 M

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Monday, September 14th, the Yap State Historical Preservation Officer, along with key staff, attended the Opening of the FSM HPO Annual Meeting in Pohnpei. The opening program included a warm welcome from the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei, Madam Herolyn Semes Movick, who welcomed Historic Preservation representatives from across the Federated States of Micronesia. In her remarks, she highlighted the importance

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, September 12th, the General Manager of the Yap Fishing Authority (YFA), along with his staff, received an emergency call from a Coast Guard vessel experiencing a mechanical failure. The vessel requested assistance and was subsequently rescued and escorted to the Yap Fishing Authority Seaport for docking. According to one of the crew members, the vessel would remain docked at YFA until a mechanic and engi

The Wa'ab Community Health Center would like to inform the public that its operation hours for each CHC Sites would have intermittent closures from September 21 - 25, 2026. This is due to clinical staff participation requirements for training in navigation and use of the new Electronic Health Record. If you have an emergency or in need of medical care, please go to the hospital immediately. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 13, 2026, no new diarrheal cases were reported. A total of 169 cases have been reported, with children comprising 77% of all cases. No patients are currently admitted. Cases have been reported from Yap Main Hospital and several Outer Islands. Additional cases from Elato and Satawal are still being verified and are not yet included in the total. Laboratory testing has identified Rotavirus, Sapovirus, E.coli, Gi

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, September 12, the Yap Historical Preservation Officer, together with the Acting Director of the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs (DYCA), met with community members in Chool, Maap, to formally close out a restoration project and recognize their continued efforts to preserve an important piece of Yapese culture and history. The project began on April 27th, when community members came together to repair the roof

The Wa'ab Community Health Centers is implementing A New System to Improve Your Care eClinicalWorks (eCW) Electronic Health Record What is eClinicalWorks? Wa'ab Community Health Centers is introducing a new electronic health system called eClinicalWorks (eCW). This system helps your healthcare team take better care of you and your family by keeping all your health information in one secure place. This change is part of our commitment to providing safe, modern, and connected h

Men’s and Women’s Health Weeks 2026 - Registration Time and Clinic Hours The Department of Health Services sincerely apologizes to the general public for the incorrect information previously provided, which indicated that the clinics would begin at 8:00 AM. The clinic time schedule has now been connected and will begin at 9:00 AM each day. Client registration at the medical record starts at 8:30 am. Once again, the Department of Health Services is pleased to remind everyone o

The College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus is inviting interested and qualified individuals, organizations, or companies to submit proposals for landscaping, ground maintenance, and trash and waste disposal services at the Yap Campus. The contract period will be from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Services will include regular mowing and raking of the campus grounds, trimming and pruning of trees and plants, landscaping, and weekly trash and waste collection and

Fisheries and Maritime Institute (FMI) The College of Micronesia-FSM, FMI Campus is inviting interested and qualified individuals, organizations, or companies to submit proposals for landscaping, ground maintenance, and trash and waste disposal services at the FSM-FMI Campus. The contract period will be from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Services will include regular mowing and raking of the campus grounds, trimming and pruning of trees and plants, landscaping,

Monday, September 14, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 10, 2026, 5 new cases, including 4 pediatric cases and a 43-year-old male, were encountered at OPD Main Hospital presenting with diarrhea and vomiting, with none of them being admitted. The cumulative case total has reached 159, with pediatrics accounting for 77% of all cases. To date, 10 OPD Main Hospital patients have been admitted, of whom 8 are pediatric. Sentinel sites reporting verified cases are OPD Main

Monday, September 14, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Cancer Program, in collaboration with the Division of Public Health and the Yap State Department of Health Services, held its first Men’s Health Week in seven years, from September 7–11, 2026, after the event was suspended due to COVID-19. The week-long health campaign aimed to screen at least 100 men aged 18 and older. A total of 170 men participated, with 144, or 84 percent, receiving one or more cancer screenings. The sc

Public Advisory from the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Office, and Marine Resources Management Division (MRMD), Department of Resources and Development regarding Mass Fish Mortality

Friday, September 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On September 8, the Waab Softball Association hosted a women’s Softball Fast-Pitch Game at the Yap High School Baseball Field from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The game featured two all-women teams, Team Termites and Team Lady Protectors, and they had an exciting and competitive matchup. After a closely contested game, Team Termites emerged victorious, defeating Team Lady Protectors by a final score of 15–13. The game showcased the

Friday, September 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State Leadership welcomed the U.S. Army Pacific Religious Support Office during a courtesy call hosted by the Governor’s Office on September 9 at the Governor’s Conference Room. The meeting, held at 10:00 a.m., was led by Colonel John Smith of the U.S. Army Pacific Religious Support Office. The courtesy call provided an opportunity for both sides to strengthen engagement and discuss ongoing efforts to support communitie

Thursday, September 10, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of September 8, 2026, 10 new diarrheal cases have been reported, including 4 pediatric outpatients, a 63-year-old admitted at Main Hospital, a 14-year-old from Woleai Health Center, and 4 patients aged 9, 13, 56, and 62, reported by Ifalik Dispensary. The cumulative total of diarrheal cases is now at 154: OPD Main Hospital (93), Ifalik Dispensary (50), Faraulap (3), Lamotrek (6), Woleai Health Center (1), and Fais (1). An

Thursday, September 10, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Yap’s Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Program Coordinator, Agatha Legasiuggiy, traveled to Ulithi with National FSM Diabetes Program Coordinator Selma Primo and FSM Tobacco Program Coordinator Shellany Saimon to conduct a three-day Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) workshop. The workshop was held at the dispensary in Falalop and brought together 12 NCD patients and family caregive

Position: Product Development Manager The Yap Visitors Bureau seeks a qualified, motivated individual to fill the position of Product Development Manager. The position is responsible for assisting and advising the General Manager in developing, improving, and enhancing Yap’s tourism products and related activities. Key Responsibilities ● Develop, improve, and enhance tourism products and experiences in Yap. ● Assist and advise the General Manager on matters related to tourism

Wednesday, September 09, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap State, FSM - As of September 6, 2026, 54 new diarrheal cases have been reported, including 38 pediatric patients and 18 adults, with none requiring hydration. The cumulative total of diarrheal cases is now at 141, including 85 at OPD Main Hospital, plus 3 from Faraulap, 6 from Lamotrek, 1 from Fais, and 46 newly received from Ifalik. An additional 39 Outer Island cases remain indeterminate with no details and are excluded from the

Wednesday, September 09, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, September 4, the Governor’s Office held a courtesy meeting with representatives involved in the wastewater treatment pilot project in the Tamil community of Yap. The meeting was held in the Governor’s Conference Room and included Ohmae Jun-ichi of ECOPLUS, Professor NAKANO Kazunori of Nihon University, and representatives of the Tamil Resource Conservation Trust (TRCT). The meeting provided an opportunity to brief