General Assembly Meeting

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

Protect yourself, your family, and your community this flu season! The Department of Health Services is encouraging community members to get their annual flu vaccine, as a new batch is available now. Where? Yap Memorial Hospital- Public Health Left Wing When? Every Wednesday from 8:30 am-11: 00 am and 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Getting vaccinated can help reduce your risk of becoming seriously ill from influenza and can also help protect those around you, especially young children, ol

With increasing cases of diarrheal illness in our communities seen at the hospital over the past two weeks, handwashing is more important than ever. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diarrheal disease is commonly spread through contaminated food or drinking water and from person to person through poor hygiene. Handwashing with soap, safe drinking water, and adequate sanitation are important measures for preventing diarrheal disease. DID YOU KNOW? According to

Yap State Government Department of Education is soliciting bids from individuals, groups, or other interested bidders for school campus security services! Scope of work is available for pickup at the High School Office with the Secretary. All bids must be delivered to: Yap High School Secretary, Department of Education, Yap State Government, Federated States of Micronesia, P.O. Box 116, Colonia, Yap FSM 96943. All bids should be labeled "Proposal for Yap High School Campus Se

Thursday, October 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Yap State 11th Legislature, together with the Yap State Attorney General and Election Commissioner, held several virtual meetings with election board members in Guam to address citizens’ concerns regarding the upcoming November 3 Election Day procedures, voter requirements, and other election-related matters. The virtual meetings provided an opportunity for officials and election board members to discuss concerns raised b

Thursday, October 08, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, October 8th, the Department of Resources and Development, through its Workforce Enrichment Division (WED), convened a meeting with members of the Scholarship Advisory Board on October 8 to discuss preparations for the planned launch of the department’s loan/scholarship program in Spring 2027. The meeting was led by Director of the Department of Resources and Development, Benard Gorong, and key staff from the Wor

The Yap Office of the Micronesian Legal Services Corporation would like to inform the General Public in the Outer Islands that they will be conducting an outreach and providing notary services especially to the residents of the islands without a notary public on the upcoming trip departing Colonia, Yap on October 20, 2026. As you all know that time is always limited at each stop, so prepare your power of attorney and whatever other documents that you would like to notarize. T

Yap Inter-Agency Nutrition Education Council (YINEC) would like to invite you to the 2026 World Food Day celebrations to be held on Friday 16 October at the Living History Museum from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The 2026 World Food Day theme "Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow" highlights forward thinking solutions, combined with traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches, to help ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, diverse, safe, and nutritious foods, while safeguardin

Yap Campus The College of Micronesia-FSM, Yap Campus wishes to inform high school graduates, GED Certificate holders, and anyone interested, that the COM-FSM Placement Test (COMET) is scheduled on Monday (October 19, 2026), 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM at Yap Campus. If you wish to enroll at COM-FSM in Spring Semester 2027, you are urged 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 ca

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - During EpiWeek 39, 415 patient encounters were documented, with Diarrhea remaining on Alert status for the 6th consecutive week. Diarrhea: This week, 15 diarrheal cases were reported—unchanged from last week—across OPD Main Hospital (9), Tamil CHC (1), Gagil CHC (3), and Ifalik Dispensary (2). Of these, 5 were GI BioFire-tested; all were positive, with a single detection of EAEC in 1 patient and a total of 4 Rotavirus co-infe

Wednesday, October 07, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - A representative from the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs, Fauna Gimots has successfully completed the Youth Leaders for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2026 Online Course, a four-week self-paced programme organized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Earlier today, October 7th, she received a Certificate of Participation recognizing her successful completion of all four online learning modul

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Department of Health Services has launched the Annual 2026 Yap Women Health Week, providing women across Yap with an opportunity to access a range of preventive health screenings and services. The week-long health campaign began Monday, October 5, and will continue through Friday, October 9. Morning registration is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to women ages 18 years and older and is designed t

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Telecommunications Regulation Authority (TRA) delegation paid a courtesy visit to Yap State Governor Francis Itimai on Friday, October 1, at 9:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Conference Room. The courtesy visit formed part of the TRA delegation’s official visit to Yap State from September 30 to October 3. The engagement allowed the TRA delegation to meet with Governor Itimai and provide an overview of the Authority’s mandate, ong