YAP, 01 JUNE 2020 (SPC) — Residents of Yap State, the westernmost state of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), are experiencing their fourth month of extreme drought, and face critical challenges in maintaining a safe water supply for their communities. The Pacific Community (SPC) is now working with public water authorities in the state […]
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FSM’s Yap State Legislature sues the Governor
YAP, 28 MAY 2020 (RNZ PACIFIC) — The Governor of Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia is being sued by the legislature over the State of Emergency declared in March in response to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The lawsuit against Governor Henry Falan was filed Wednesday and questions the interpretation of the State Constitution […]
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PUI in Yap dies, Governor issues curfew
A person under investigation (PUI) for COVID-19 in Yap State of Federated States of Micronesia passed away early morning of Wednesday from pneumonia, prompting Governor Henry Falan to issue a curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. During the day, between the hours of 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, individuals may leave their homes to perform needed activities such as food […]
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Yap governor announces tighter control of funds
YAP, 23 MARCH 2020 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES)—Infrastructure projects and social programs in Yap will be reviewed by the national government to determine their eligibility for funding, according to Yap Governor Henry Falan. Falan issued a memorandum titled “Policy and Directive on all Requests for CFSM, State and ODA Funds’ sent to all Yap state government […]
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No progress on search for missing Palauans in Yap
The two top Palau police officers,Public Safety Director Aloysius Alonz and Fire and Rescue Chief Godwin Philip,that went to provide assistance to Yap State police in the search for the missing Palauan woman and her grandchild, returned to Palau last week. According to information from the Office of the Vice President, search to date have […]
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Two men face murder charges for Yap acting AG’s death
Koror- Two men on Monday were charged with the Oct. 14 murder of Yap State Acting Attorney General Rachele Bergeron, who according to the criminal complaint filed before the Yap State Court have been planning to kill the American lawyer for weeks. Based on the Criminal charge sheet filed on Oct. 28 by the Federated […]