Thursday, August 27, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap Comprehensive Cancer Control Program recently shared highlights from a colposcopy training held August 24–25, 2026, at the Yap State Department of Health Services conference room. The training was led by University of Hawaiʻi (UH) consultants Dr. Ann Chang and Dr. Neal Palafox. A colposcope is an important tool allowing healthcare providers to identify abnormalities that may indicate precancerous changes or other conditio

Thursday, August 27, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, August 27th, the container vessel Kota Raja arrived in Yap at 7:00 am from Guam and will be departing tomorrow, August 28th, at 7:00 am heading to Koror, Palau. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 24 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. The shipment included 1 container of assorted foodstuffs and general merchandise from the Philippines, 5 containers

Wednesday, August 26, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - As of August 19, the Department of Health has issued health advisories regarding newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and flu. According to the advisories, laboratory testing has confirmed new cases of both COVID-19 and flu. The most commonly reported symptoms include cough, runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing. Although COVID-19 and flu can cause similar symptoms, COVID-19 may also cause loss of taste or smell and, in some cases,

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, August 26th, FSM President His Excellency Wesley W. Siminia, along with the FSM First Lady, Madam Ancelly Simina, arrived in Yap at 1:00 a.m. The President and First Lady were accompanied by Chief of Staff Ms. Yolanda Joab Mori, Special Assistant Mr. Jack Harris, and FSM Public Information Officer Mr. Jermis Noket. President Simina is visiting Yap to attend the FMI Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Friday, A

Tuesday, August 25, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, August 21st, FSM Norma highlighted key outcomes from the Annual PROPER Project Meeting held in Kosrae, bringing together FSM national and state leadership, project coordinators, and technical experts to strengthen collaboration and advance sustainable ocean management across the nation. Representing Yap State were Constantine Gilbeengin of the Environmental Protection Agency and John Farapin of the Yap Fishing Authority

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Division of Youth Services held a closing ceremony on Friday, August 21st, to celebrate the successful completion of the Summer Rising Program and recognize the dedication, growth, and accomplishments of its participants. The ceremony provided an opportunity for program officials to commend the six participating youth for their hard work and commitment throughout the program, while also recognizing the progress they have mad

Monday, August 24, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, August 22nd, as part of the ongoing fiber-optic network build-out across Yap’s main island, the FSMTCC continued its scheduled road-cutting and crossing work along Gitam Road, across from the Last Stop Gas Station. At 8:30 am, work initially began with crews carrying out road-cutting and duct burial activities to create underground pathways for the installation of fiber-optic cables. Residents and motorists traveling t

Monday, August 24, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Saturday, August 22, the Yap Behavioral Health and Wellness Program held a Walkathon at the Yap Living History Museum from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event was organized to raise awareness about opioids and overdose. Following registration, participants began their hike from the Yap Living History Museum toward the windmill site. Upon reaching the site, participants took a well-deserved break to rest, enjoy the beautiful scen

Thursday, August 20, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with a couple of morning thunderstorms followed by occasional rain and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 84 degrees and as low as 77 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 87%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:52 A

Thursday, August 20, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 33, covering the period of August 10-16, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases, public health updates, and recommendations. Total Encounters: 514 patient encounters were reported across 23 sentinel sites, with no syndromic Alerts this week. Dengue-l

Thursday, August 20, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On August 11th, Yap Catholic High School shared highlights of the recent special visit of the United States military at the Joyce Memorial Library, where they provided valuable First Aid training to educators from Yap Catholic High School and Faith Christian Academy. The training focused on equipping teachers and educators with essential First Aid knowledge and skills that can be useful in responding to emergencies. The session

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with scattered showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 84 degrees and as low as 78 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 96%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 12:11 AM, reaching approximately 5.86 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 7:04

Wednesday, August 19, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, August 18th, the FSM GCF Food Security shared highlights of a three-day engagement in Yap that brought together the MCT Senior Technical Advisor, Project Management Unit (PMU) staff, Yap State partners, and community representatives to review project progress, address implementation challenges, and plan for the completion of remaining activities. The engagement began with a consultation with the Yap State R&D Deputy D

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, August 18th, the Workforce Enrichment Division (WED) of the Yap State Department of Resources and Development (R&D) celebrated the successful completion of its 120-hour Fishing Trap and Equipment Workshop, marking an important milestone in preserving and developing traditional skills in Yap State. Five participants, including Martin Lugwan, Gregory Ayin, Nouel Fitheg, Charles Giltamag, and Columbanus Gooflan, have c

Monday, August 17, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partial sunshine. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 86 degrees and as low as 79 degrees. The rainfall percentage 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 12:21 PM, reaching approximately 5.15 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 5:50 PM, with a height of

Tuesday, August 18, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, August 15th, the FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation (FSMTCC) continued its scheduled road-cutting and crossing work at the Gaanelay Intersection on Saturday, August 15, as part of the ongoing fiber-optic network build-out across Yap. Work began at approximately 8:30 a.m., with crews carrying out road cutting and duct burial activities to create underground pathways for the installation of fiber-optic cabl

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Friday, the Division of Youth Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Army and COM-CRE, successfully concluded its Annual 2026 Youth Summit this past Friday at the Small Business Development Center Conference Room. The final day of the summit began at 8:30 a.m. with participant registration, followed by an informative presentation on Family Planning and Public Health delivered by the Behavioral Health and Wellness Pro

Monday, August 17, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to AccuWeather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly sunny with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 87 degrees and as low as 78 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 87%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 11:26 AM, reaching approximately 5.46 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 5:11 PM,

Monday, August 17, 2026/// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 38, covering the period of August 03-09, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases, public health updates, and recommendations. Total Encounters: 536 patient encounters were reported across 21 sentinel sites, with DLI on Alert for the 2nd consecutive week

Monday, August 17, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Sunday, August 9, UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted community outreach activities in Maap and Gagil to engage communities on water tanks and the importance of strengthening water security ahead of the upcoming El Niño conditions. The outreach is part of a project funded by the Government of Japan and implemented jointly by IOM and UNICEF to support communities in preparing for potential wa