Thursday, March 05, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, March 5th, the Director of DYCA, Alex Gilfiley, held a meeting with the Division of Youth Services at the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs main office, along with the Youth Planning Committee members, and several DYCA team members, to recognize Mr. Arnold Fagalgomaa for his unwavering support and voluntary contributions to numerous Youth Wall Painting Events. This effort is in part with the Yap State Island

Tuesday, March 03, 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 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 60%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 9:07 AM, reaching approximately (1.54 meters) 5

Wednesday, March 04, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report Week 8, of 2026, covering the period from February 16, 202,6 to February 22, 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. Syndrome count, and reporting Sites: Dengue Like Illness (DLI) – Dengue Li

Wednesday, March 04, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, March 3rd, the container vessel Kyowa arrived in Yap from Palau at 8:00 am and departed later on that same day at 4:00 pm heading to Chuuk. During its visit, the cargo vessel discharged a total of 4 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial activity, and loaded 10 empty containers onto the container vessel. The shipment included 1 container of Japanese eggs and general merchandise from Kobe, J

Tuesday, March 03, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 60%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 8:41 AM, reaching approximately (1.53 meters) 5.0 feet. This will be followed

Tuesday, March 03, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, March 3rd, the College of Micronesia-FSM Fisheries and Maritime; Maritime Institute campus held a Handover Ceremony regarding Japan’s Grant Aid Project - Enhancing Capacities of the Fisheries and Maritime Institute in the Federated States of Micronesia at 9:30 am at the College of Micronesia-FSM Fisheries and Maritime Institute campus. In the beginning of the ceremony, the Masters of Ceremony, Mr. Serphin I. and th

Tuesday, March 03, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - PMA aircraft movements in February 2026 are based on the data provided by PMA. The total number of passengers is 340, and the total cargo transported across the four major routes is 39,014. The route from YAP to ULITHI is the most active, with the highest cargo volume of 23,694 lbs, operating over 26 flights and carrying 124 passengers. Followed by the route from YAP to PALAU (KOROR), with the highest passenger movement at 133 pa

Monday, March 2, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - In spirit of the Yap Day Celebration, the 1st Annual Canoe Launching that’s happening right in Wacholab Maap, with various such as the “Taste of Yap” that the general public are welcomed to taste prepared local dishes such as local chicken, local bat soup, chestnut with copra, sugar cane and many more local delicacies. There also will be free canoe rides along with canoe tours that will be given by residents from the Municipality of

Friday, February 28, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be mostly cloudy in isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be 88 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 93%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 6:31 AM, reaching approximately (1.28 meters) 4.1 feet. This will be followed

Friday, February 27, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, February 26th, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) held a workshop for entrepreneurs on how to evaluate business ideas from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Small Business Development Center Conference Room #113/114. This workshop was opened to entrepreneurs to properly evaluate themselves and their business ideas. This workshop leads the participants through evaluating their strengths/weaknesses, reasons for go

Friday, February 27, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, February 27, 2026, the Yap Visitors Bureau hosted its monthly Island Market held at the Yap Living History Museum. This event is hosted every last Friday of each month and initially starts at 8:00 am and ends at 5:00 pm. The Monthly Island Market is a regular event in Yap held for the community, specifically in Colonia. It’s a showcase of produce, local culture, and crafts in an open area setting. Providing an op

Thursday, February 26, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be mostly cloudy in isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be 86 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 93%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 5:35 AM, reaching approximately (1.18 meters) 3.8 feet. This will be follo

Thursday, February 26, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Earlier today, February 26th, the Yap State Legislature held its 6th Session Day of the 4th Regular Session at the Yap State Legislature Chamber at 10:00 am. In attendance were Speaker Nicholas Figirlaarwon, Vice Speaker Theodore (Ted) Rutun, Floor Leader Terrence Fong, Senator Ann-Marie Laamar, Senator Pius Talimeisei, Senator Victor Bamog, Senator Gabriel Ramoloilug, Senator Liyon Sulog, Senator John Mafel, Senator John

Thursday, February 26, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Tuesday, February 24th, the World Bank sponsored a two-day training through its PRIME and SCORE Projects on empowering women through Safe and independent mobility from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Small Business Conference Room of the Yap Small Business Development Center. The training was conducted by a CHBC Consultant together with officers from the Division of Public Safety. This training accommodated a total

Thursday, February 12, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is expected to be partly sunny. Temperatures are expected to be 87 degrees high and 78 degrees low. The percentage of rainfall is expected to be 25%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 6:47 AM, reaching approximately (1.14 meters ) 3.7 feet. This will be followed by a low tide at 1

Thursday, February 12, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, the FSM National Adaptation Plan Coordination Team held a two-day workshop at the Yap Early Childhood Education Centre Conference Room regarding the National Adaptation Plan for Yap State. The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is actively working on a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address the impacts of climate change. The NAP aims to guide adaptation planning at the state and national levels, with a focus o

Thursday, February 12, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - This past Monday, February 9th, the container vessel Kota Ratu arrived in Yap at 7:00 am from Guam and departed the next day, February 10th, at 7:00 pm heading to Koror, Palau. During its visit, the container vessel discharged a total of 18 containers intended to supply local supply chains and commercial. The shipment included 2 containers of rice and store items from Vietnam, 5 containers of general merchandise from China,

Tuesday, February 10, 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 100%. Also, according to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 3:57 AM, reaching approximately (0.99 meters ) 3.2 feet. This will be followed b

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yesterday, February 9th, the Yap Sports Council continued its ongoing Island-Wide Basketball Tournament at the Yap Sports Complex at 7:00 pm. The first game was between the YFA team and the YBC team. The YFA team won against the YBC team with a score of 65-54 points. The second game started at 7:30 pm between the Baby Shark team and the DPW&T team. The Baby Shark team won against the DPW&T team by forfeit. (For more informatio

Tuesday, February 10, 2026, /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On January 21st, Governor Francis Itimai issued a letter to Speaker Nicholas Figirlaarwon of the Eleventh Yap State Legislature regarding the nomination of the Lieutenant Governor Position. In the letter, Governor Francis Itimai stated, “I am transmitting my nomination of Mr. Ivan B. E. Kadannged for you and the Members of the Yap State Legislature's consideration and consent to the Lieutenant Governor position in accordance w