The College of Micronesia-FSM placement test is scheduled for Friday, June 05, 2026, from 8:30am until 12:30pm at Yap Campus. If you plan to enroll at COM-FSM in the Fall Semester 2026, you are strongly encouraged to take this test. Please stop by Yap Campus to register your name and pay $5.00 test fee before the test date. For further information, please call us at 350-2296/5149. Thank you.

Monday, June 01, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with isolated showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 69%. 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 1.80 meters (5.91 feet). This will be followe

Monday, June 01, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Week 21, covering the period from May 18 to 24, 2026. This report provides a comprehensive summary of syndromic trends and activities reported from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory-confirmed cases. Total Encounters: 596 patient visits across 21 sentinel sites with all syndromes reported by OPD Main Hospital and no syndromic alert this week. Diarrhea (On alert this week):

Monday, June 01, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, May 31st, in light of World Tobacco Day, all local and foreign businesses were not permitted to sell any tobacco products throughout the whole day. This initiative was first practiced in 2018, with the support of the Yap State Governor, a proclamation was issued for Yap State in observance of the global day. Since then, Yap State has been observing this global celebration every year, aiming to spread awareness about the

Friday, May 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is partly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 84 degrees high and 77 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 88%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 6:37 AM, reaching approximately 1.80 meters (5.91 feet). This will be followe

Friday, May 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, May 29th, the Yap Visitors Bureau held its monthly Island Market at the Yap Living History Museum at 7:00 am. This event brought a total of 3 local vendors selling a variety of plants, fresh vegetables and fruits, take-out plates, refreshments, and handicrafts. The local vendors were also selling local produce, such as Coconut Oil, T-shirts, and homemade sweets. This event is hosted at the end of the month, organized

Friday, May 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Wednesday, May 27th, the FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute held a 2-day Training and Preventive Maintenance Program for the Rescue Boat/Life Boat Davits System and the MV Hokuto at the Yap Fishing Authority Dock. The objective of the Training and Preventive Maintenance Program is to ensure the safe operation, reliability, and compliance of the davit system for the rescue boat/lifeboat and Hokuto through planned cadet t

Thursday, May 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 79%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 6:03 AM, reaching approximately 1.80 meters (5.91 feet). This will be follo

Thursday, May 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, May 27th, the Yap Visitors Bureau shared information on the International Visitor Survey Report from January to December 2025. The 2025 January – December International Visitor Survey is an initiative of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZMFAT), and is conducted by the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO). The report includes key sections on visitor prof

Thursday, May 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Captain Sam and his crew departed the Yap Fishing Authority port last week and arrived early this morning, May 28th, at 9:00 am with over 2,000 pounds of fresh pelagic and bottom reef fish. Pelagic Fish, including: Tuna (taguw), Skipjack (garngab), Yellowfin Tuna (taguw), Mahi mahi (dabar), Wahoo (malchath), and Marlin (thuglar). Bottom Fish, including: Snapper (goychab), Grouper(sabak’uw), Emperor fish (rogrog), Trevally (ngol),

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. 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 5:27 AM, reaching approximately 1.79 meters (5.89 feet). This will be foll

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, May 27th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap from Guam and will be departing early tomorrow morning, May 28th, at 7:00 am. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 20 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. The shipment included 1 container of essential hygiene, care products, and ice-makers from China, 1 container of drinking water from Malaysia, 1

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, May 26th, the Chuuk Public Utility Corporation recognized the dedicated linemen from the Yap State Public Service Corporation who assisted in restoration efforts following Typhoon Sinlaku in Chuuk. These dedicated linemen — Jacob Choay, Pantaleon Yatchdar, and Giltamag Baroy of the Yap State Public Service Corporation — first arrived in Chuuk on Monday, April 27, where they joined CPUC inspectors in accelerating recon

The FSM Social Security Administration wishes to inform all SS beneficiaries that the SS benefits for May will be released on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Thank you all, Management You can find us on the web at www.fsmssa.fm. Or you can e-mail us at info@fsmssa.fm.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The YSPSC Board of Directors, after undertaking the requisite regulatory processes, and after having considered public comments and inputs from government stakeholders and based on the increased cost of operation due to inflation and fuel price volatility, have adopted a new electricity tariff for Yap Main Island. The new tariff will take effect on July 1, 2026. Tariff Components: There are 3 components to the new tariff as follows: (1) a Variable Fuel Cost (VFC

The College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus, wishes to inform the general public and its students of the upcoming schedule for the Summer 2026 Semester. The first session will begin on June 08, 2026, as scheduled. The second session begins on June 15, 2026, to accommodate High School Seniors who graduate later than June 8. Regular Registration for Summer is scheduled from June 1st to 3rd. If you have not registered for summer, please come register so you are set for this summer

The Yap Basketball Association calls on all certified basketball officials, individuals with basic ground training, and anyone interested in becoming a basketball official to sign up for a Basketball Officials Training Workshop in preparation for upcoming basketball events. Sign-Up Date: Date: May 28, 2026 (Thursday) Time: 11:30-12:30(Lunch time) Location: Council of Pilung (COP) Conference Room Participants selected for this training will be trained and listed to assist as b

As planning for Yap Games 2026 continues, The Yap Volleyball Association warmly encourages all registered municipal, district, and group volleyball teams participating in Yap Games 2026 to: prepare and wear their own team uniforms during the competition. Matching uniforms help promote team spirit, sportsmanship, and a more organized tournament atmosphere on the court and Submit the team roster to the Yap Sports Council no later than June 12 th 2026. The Association is also c

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - A Special Weather Statement was issued today, May 27th, at 1:55 pm. The following message is from the Yap State Disaster Coordinating Office. (TROPICAL AND MONSOON DISTURBANCE 99W) A DEVELOPING DISTURBANCE WILL BRING HEAVY DOWNPOURS, GUSTY WINDS, AND CHOPPY SEAS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS… A tropical disturbance, known as JTWC`s Invest 99W, has shifted northwest to near 8.9N137.2E, approximately 74 miles west-southwest of Yap proper. It

The Committee on Finance of the Eleventh Legislature of the State of Yap, Fourth Regular Session, 2026, will hold two public hearings on Governor Communication No. 11-539, at the Yap State Legislature Chamber. Gov. Comm. No. 11-539: Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Annual Budget for Yap State Government Operations and Programs. (Yap Visitors Bureau) Date/Time/Place: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Legislature Chamber Gov. Comm. No. 11-539: Fiscal Year 2027 Pr