Tuesday, June 30, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - The Inaugural Yap State Department of Resources and Development Conference 2026 concluded on a high note with the official signing of the Conference Outcomes Document—a significant milestone that transforms four days of dialogue into a shared commitment for action. Held under the theme, “Caring for our Land, our Sea, our People: Securing our Future,” the conference brought together state leadership, traditional leaders, developmen

Water Discoloration and Fish Mortality Reports in Yap State Outer Islands Issued Jointly by the Disaster Coordination Office (DCO), Yap Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Resources and Development’s Division of Marine Resources Management (MRMD), and Department of Health Services (DHS) Date: June 30, 2026 Current Situation On June 26, 2026, Yap EPA, Marine Resources Management Division (MRMD), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Disaster Coordin

To all voters from the outer islands. Follow up announcement to that of march 2026. In order for you to vote at your special polling place in Colonia, Yap, you must file a Request to Vote at Another Polling Place Form with the Yap State Election Office so your name can be placed on the list of voters for the designated special polling place in Colonia. Failure to file the request will result in you not being able to vote here on Yap Island Proper. For your convenience, you ma

Monday, June 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms and 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 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 7:20 AM, reaching approximately 1.79 meters (5.90 feet). This wil

Monday, June 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On June 26th, the GEF7 FSM Land Degradation Neutrality Project Yap-based team shared highlights on the official endorsement of the Tamil–Gagil Demonstration Site Land Management Plan by the Chiefs and Councils of Tamil Municipality and Gagil Municipality. The endorsement was formalized during a signing ceremony held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Yap Sports Complex. The event brought together community members from both municipal

Monday, June 29, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Over the weekend, two cargo vessels—Kyowa Falcon and MT Sophia—arrived in Yap, delivering containers and fuel to support local supply chains and commercial activity. Kyowa Falcon arrived on Friday, June 26, from Palau and departed on Saturday, June 27, bound for Kosrae. During its port call, the vessel discharged 18 containers and loaded 9 outbound containers. The inbound cargo included: 9 containers from Busan, Korea, carrying foo

Friday, June 26, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms and isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 86 degrees and as low as 77 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 55%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 5:22 AM, reaching approximately 1.74 meters (5.71 feet). This wil

Friday, June 26, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 25, covering the period of June 15–21, 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: 515 patient encounters were reported across 21 sentinel sites, with all syndromes reporting below threshold, pr

Friday, June 26, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - On Friday, June 19, the Reey Conservation Area–Reey hosted a successful Alcohol-Free Movie Night at Mala'ay Sunset Park in Kanifay, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Community members gathered for an evening of entertainment in a fun, family-friendly, and alcohol-free environment. Refreshments were available for purchase as attendees enjoyed watching two featured films, Project Hail Mary and Mario Galaxy. The event provided an opportunity for

Yap Basketball Association (YBA) Technical Meeting Notice: The Yap Basketball Association will be holding a Technical Meeting with all team representatives, officials, and the Yap Sports Complex team on Thursday, July 2, at 5:30 PM at the Yap Sports Complex. The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the following for the upcoming Yap Games Basketball Tournament: Tournament ground rules Team requirements and eligibility Registration and roster requirements Tournamen

COLONIA, Yap—On the third day of the inaugural Yap State R&D Conference 2026, the Division of Marine Resources Management (MRMD) presented its comprehensive strategy for balancing economic growth with environmental conservation, highlighting the innovative "Yap Model" for sustainable ocean governance. The presentation focused on the following key areas: • The Marine Mandate: MRMD detailed its core responsibility to promote local economic development while ensuring the strict

The Yap Environmental Protection Agency and the Yap State Public Service Corporation (YSPSC) advise the public that the shipment of water treatment supplies originally scheduled to arrive in June 22 has been delayed. The supplies are now anticipated to arrive in Yap toward the end of July. Until the supplies arrive and YSPSC completes the necessary treatment of the water system, the public is advised to continue following the recommendations provided in the initial public adv

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an international non-governmental organization based in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and established in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) since 2017, carries out the commitment of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. CRS offers exciting careers that provide an opportunity to make a profound difference in the world. We are currently looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learn

Thursday, June 25, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - According to Accuweather, the weather forecast for tomorrow is mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms and isolated showers. Temperatures are expected to be as high as 86 degrees and as low as 75 degrees. The rainfall percentage is expected to be 61%. According to the Yap Weather Services Office, Tomorrow's tide schedule is as follows: the first high tide will be at 4:35 AM, reaching approximately 1.74 meters (5.71 feet). This w

Thursday, June 25, 2026 /// DYCA PIO Yap FM - Early Wednesday at 2:00 a.m., members of the Division of Youth Services, together with several members of the Youth Planning Committee, welcomed home the delegation representing Yap State at the Annual Children Exchange Program in Japan. The group of 12 students departed Yap on June 14 and returned early Wednesday morning, June 24, accompanied by two chaperones from the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs. The youth exchange in

Yap High School Registration for the upcoming freshmen starts on July 6th-7th, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Yap High School Registration for dropouts and transferring students starts on July 8th-9th, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Yap High School late registration will be on August 17th to 24th, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Yap High School resumed all classes on August 24,2026. (For more information, please contact Yap High School at 350-2158)

This role offers valuable training in troubleshooting the electrical systems of diesel generators, solar plants, and wind turbines. These duties will provide a strong pathway to develop specialized expertise and advance toward a future role as a Renewable Energy Technician. Application forms are available at the YSPSC main office during normal working hours or maybe downloaded and printed from the company website at yspsc.org under the Downloads section. Qualified candidates

Early registration is scheduled from July 07 to July 10, 2026 (Tuesday to Friday) from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the student services office. The registration fee is $15.00. Students who register early will be given first choice of classes, and they do not have to join the regular registration in August 2026. For further information, please call us at 350-2296/5149. Thank you!

Location: Philippines The Yap State Department of Health Services (YSHS) is soliciting for proposals for a Third Party Administrator Services in the Philippines. YSHS will accept bid proposals beginning June 29, 2026 and closes at 1:00 pm local standard time on August 19, 2026. The Third Party Administrator, in collaboration with the Yap State Medical Referral Committee at YSHS, will provide assistance to medical referral patients in the Philippines as outlined in the attache

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Day 2 of the inaugural Yap State R&D Conference continued to see strong participation, with more than 100 attendees representing State Leadership, the private sector, students, community members, development partners, and other stakeholders. The day began with special remarks from R&D Director Bernard Gorong, who emphasized the importance of investing in both our natural resources and our people as the foundation for Yap's future. The morning session f