Francis Itimai
Honorable Francis Itimai | |
|---|---|
 Itimai in 2023 | |
| 10th Governor of Yap | |
| Assumed office 29 May 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Chieng |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lamotrek, Yap |
Francis I. Itimai is the incumbent governor of Yap State, Micronesia. From 2023 until 2025, he served as lieutenant governor under Charles Chieng. After Chieng's death on 28 May 2025, Itimai became governor of Yap.[1]
Political history
[edit]In 2011, Itimai was nominated as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure by then-president Manny Mori.[2] During the 2018 Yap elections, Itimai ran as running mate for incumbent president Tony Ganngiyan, losing to Henry Falan.[3][4] Ganniyan and Itimai received 2,074 votes, as opposed to Falan's 2,222.[5]
In 2022, Itimai ran as a running mate again, this time to Charles Chieng. The two won, receiving 1,640 votes.[6] During his time in office, he oversaw a proposed expansion of Yap International Airport.[7] Francis Itimai was elected lieutenant governor of Yap on 9 January 2023, serving under Chieng.[8] In April and May 2025, Itimai served as acting governor due to Chieng's illness.[9] On 28 May 2025, Chieng died and Itimai became Governor on 29 May 2025.[10][1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Francis Itimai". Habele Institute. Archived from the original on 1 March 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ↑ "FSM Congress approves national budget, now tackles nominations - Marianas Variety News & Views". Marianas Variety. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "New leadership set to sail into Yap". Pacific Island Times. 23 November 2018.
- ↑ McClure, Joyce (30 October 2018). "Chinese investment key to hot Yap electoral contest". Pacific Island Times. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ McClure, Joyce (29 November 2018). "Yap election results certified". Pacific Island Times. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "Former legislator wins three-way race for Yap governor". Pacific Island Times. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "Defense projects a boon for Yap's economy, but traditional leaders need some convincing". Pacific Island Times. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "Office of the Governor". Yap State Government. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ "Governor Charles S. Chieng has shared an update about his continued absence". Yap FM. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
- ↑ Eugenio Gilbert, Haidee (3 June 2025). "'Dedicated public servant': Yap Gov. Charles Sigfred Chieng dead at 70, Guam extends condolences". guampdn.com. Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
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