A Tribute to My Classmate and Brother, Sesario Sewralur - the Master Navigator of the OIHS Class of 1989. There is nothing more profound than to honor his name. Sesario is a true Remathau! He chose to follow the footsteps of his father, the late and Honorable Master Navigator, Mau...
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A Former Yap State Governor’s Wisdom Comes Back to Remind Us Who We Are After Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi
A Former Yap State Governor’s Wisdom Comes Back to Remind Us Who We Are After Super Typhoons Sinlaku and Bavi Right now, our hearts, thoughts, and deepest prayers are with our family and neighbors across the Mariana Islands. Having just weathered the devastating forces of Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April,...
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What to Say When Someone Brings Up the 5-Year Residency Requirement at the Dinner Table 🍽️🇫🇲
What to Say When Someone Brings Up the 5-Year Residency Requirement at the Dinner Table 🍽️🇫🇲 The debate over the 5-year physical residency requirement for FSM Congress candidates isn't just happening in government buildings—it's happening at our family gatherings, over plates of pounded taro and boiled fish, and at community...
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Why Fairness and True Intent Must Prevail in the FSM Residency Debate
Why Fairness and True Intent Must Prevail in the FSM Residency Debate The legal battle surrounding the FSM Department of Justice’s recent opinion (A.C. OP. NO. 2026-004) has brought our nation to a critical constitutional crossroads. By claiming that the 5-year residency requirement demands strict, unbroken physical presence inside the...
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Supporting the Call to Modernize the FSM Five-Year Residency Requirement
The article by Mr. Dave Sokoti Bernard, “A Proposal to Update the Residency Requirement for Candidates Seeking Election to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia,” presents a timely and necessary discussion that deserves national attention—especially from Yap State. The current five-year physical residency requirement for congressional candidates, established in 1979,...
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Yap State EPA Assessment and Findings on the OIL LEAKAGE on Falalop Island, Woleai
The Yap State Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently conducted an environmental assessment following reports of a partially sunken and unsecured barge along the shoreline of Falalop Island, Woleai. The barge, previously used in the runway rehabilitation project to transport and offload aggregates, now poses potential environmental and safety risks to...
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Yap State 2026 Election Cycle: What Voters Need to Know
The Yap State Election Office has officially announced that the Yap State General Election will take place on November 3, 2026. This important event will determine the next leaders who will guide Yap through the coming years, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, the members of the 12th Yap State Legislature, as well as the Mayor...
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In my humble opinion – Micronesian Leaders Should Make Every Effort to Bring Hawaiian Airlines to the Islands
For decades, air travel has been the lifeline connecting Micronesia’s scattered islands to the rest of the world. Yet, despite the region’s strategic location and cultural ties across the Pacific, air service remains limited, expensive, and unreliable. It’s time for Micronesian leaders to take bold action and actively pursue Hawaiian Airlines...
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Strengthening Food Security in Yap: Revitalizing Taro and Breadfruit for a Sustainable Future
The state of Yap, one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia, has long been known for its deep connection to the land and sea. Traditional crops like taro, breadfruit, banana, and yam have sustained generations, forming the backbone of Yapese culture, diet, and identity. Yet, in...
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The Abandoned Ships in Woleai Lagoon: A Call for Unity, Awareness, and Decisive Action
In the heart of the western Pacific, the tranquil waters of Woleai Lagoon—once a symbol of life, culture, and sustenance—now face an environmental crisis. Several abandoned ships, left on the beach, submerged and leaking oil, have become ticking time bombs threatening the fragile marine ecosystem and the livelihoods of the...