Bryan Manabat
Saipan CorrespondentBryan is a seasoned journalist based in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, reporting on regional issues for KPRG News.
He covers a wide array of topics such as local governance, court proceedings, crime, environmental policy, and tourism, focusing on their impact on the Northern Mariana Islands community.
His work often highlights the intersection of local and international interests, particularly for the CNMI's geopolitical relevance, military presence, and economic challenges in tourism and labor.
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Saipan Senator Manny Castro is proposing to reduce the total number of CNMI legislators from 29 to 13 to save government money. -
Adrian Pangelinan is once again CNMI’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) public information officer. -
CNMI’s Finance Department has submitted a $15 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) to the legislature. -
Kuentai USA hosted the 6th Joint Catholic, Buddhist, and Shinto Memorial Service to honor the lives lost during World War II on Saipan. -
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will formally conclude its investigation into former CNMI Governor Ralph Torres. -
The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services or DFEMS is requesting a $7 million operational budget from the CNMI Legislature for fiscal year 2026. -
The Department of Public Safety is asking the CNMI Legislature for a $9 million budget for fiscal year 2026—an increase from last year. -
Congresswoman Kimberlyn King-Hinds has introduced a legislative bill that could bring federal funding to boost ferry services across the CNMI. -
On today's newscast: Activists interrupt Military hearing and GDOE holds monthly budget meeting.
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The U.S. military's scaled-back environmental plan on Tinian still draws concern over land and infrastructure. Residents call for more transparency.
