Wednesday, March 18, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Monday, March 16th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap at 7:00 am from Guam and will be departing early tomorrow morning, March 17th at 7:00, heading to Koror, Palau. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 14 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity. The shipment included 1 container of general merchandise from China, 1 container of bottled water from

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 59%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 7:46 AM, reaching approximately 1.83 meters or 6.03 feet. Thi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Saturday, March 14th, the Waab Softball Association held its first day tournament for the CO-ED Slow Pitch Tournament in Yinuf, Rull. The registered teams were Team Needle from the Department of Health Services (DHS), the Gear-Up Team from the Yap Fishing Authority (YFA), the Bluw G-Boyz from Rumuu, the Pump-Up team from Vital, the Protector Team from the Division of Public Safety, and the Chargeable team from Customs

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, February 27, a briefing on the importance of the 5S approach was delivered by Public Health JICA nurse volunteer Yuka Segawa during the executive meeting at Yap State Hospital. Following the presentation, the Hospital Director, Theo Thinnifel, and DHS board members expressed their agreement and signed the declaration, officially launching the 5S initiative at Yap State Hospital. The 5S method, originally developed in

Monday, March 16 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny, followed by isolated showers in the evening. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 3%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 7:21 AM, reaching approximately 1.77 meters or 5.82 feet. T

Monday, March 16, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Last week, on Wednesday, March 11th, the Yapese Student Organization posted an article regarding their participation in a successful community service that took place in Awak, Pohnpei, on March 9th. The Yapese Student Organization assisted a resident with cleaning around their property as part of their community service. The Yapese Student Organization stated that “despite the bipolar weather, with periods of rain and sunshine thr

Monday, March 16, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Friday, March 13th, in accordance with the Yap State Court's February 2026 Traffic Citation, the Division of Public Safety cited one (1) No registration card, three (3) Expired registration, one (1) No registration/license plate/sticker, seven (7) No possession of license, three (3) disobeying traffic sign, three (3) Unsafe passing, one (1) Failure to yield to vehicle, three (3) Improper signaling, two (2) Speeding, and

Thursday, March 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be cloudy with scattered showers. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 55%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 2:43 AM, reaching approximately 1.42 meters or 4.66 feet. This will be followed by

Thursday, March 12, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Monday, March 9th, the Yap Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Coordinator in collaboration with the Federated States of Micronesia Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Emergency Management (FSM DECEM) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) held a workshop on Loss and Damage (L&D) and Capability Project Dialogue at the Small Business Development Center conference Room from 8:0

Thursday, March 12, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Wacholab in Maap, Community members of Maap, in collaboration with the Department of Resources and Development (RND), the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs (DYCA), and the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB), hosted an appreciation party. The gathering was organized to recognize the collective efforts that made the recent Yap Day Canoe Festival a success. Community leaders, organizers, and volunteer

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be cloudy with thunderstorms in the morning, followed by scattered showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 55%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 3:04 AM, reaching appro

Monday, March 09, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Thursday, March 5th, the President of the Federated States of Micronesia, His Excellency, Wesley W. Simina, issued a presidential proclamation for March 8, 2026, as International Women’s Day “KIEKI: Weaving Strength, Unity, and Progress for a Resilient FSM.” Whereas the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) recognizes that women are agents of change who play a critical role in the development, cultural preservation, and s

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Thursday, March 5th, the Republic of the Marshall Islands newspaper (RiMajolOnline) posted an article about some of the founding fathers of the Federated States of Micronesia who participated in the swearing-in ceremony of Olympio Borja in 1973. The swearing-in ceremony of Olympio Borja in 1973 was part of the official inauguration of the new Congress building and the new chambers of the House of Representatives. Thi

Friday, March 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny in the morning with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 88 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 55%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:37 AM, reaching approximately (1.9 meters) 6.3

Friday, March 06, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report Week 9, of 2026, covering the period from February 23, 2026, to March 1, 2026. The Communicable Disease Report offers a summary of significant syndromic trends and activities reported from 23 sentinel sites throughout the state, including laboratory-confirmed cases as well as public health updates and recommendations. No Alerts: The number of syndromes reported this week is below the threshold, pres

Friday, March 06, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, the Department of Public Works and Transportation conducted an ongoing anonymous survey through email, basically for Waste Generation and Consumption of basic Services in the State of Yap. This survey was conducted of the wastewater treatment systems and related sludge handling practices on the island of Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia, to assist in identifying areas where further work would be merited t

Thursday, March 05, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny in the morning with isolated showers in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be 88 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 55%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:37 AM, reaching approximately (1.9 meters) 6

Thursday, March 05, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - March 1st annually, Yap Day is a cultural celebration in Yap State in the Federated State of Micronesia, usually attracting and gathering a large celebration in Yapese tradition and culture. During the event, to ensure public health and safety. The Yap State Public Health Department provided on-site medical service while conducting sanitation and food safety inspections. The two main site inspections were at Tamor Tomil and Wach