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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A Philippine national was arrested after attempting to leave the CNMI using two fake U.S. permanent resident cards. -
Carolinian cultural icon and master navigator Lino Mettao “Tata Lino” Olopai has died at the age of 86. -
The U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands has postponed this year’s CNMI High School Mock Trial Competition to March 5 and 6. -
On Jan. 27, the Saipan immigration court allowed the temporary release of former casino developer Lijie Cui from ICE custody. -
CNMI judge dismisses charges after prosecutor misinterprets court order -
Tourism and business leaders in the Northern Marianas are pushing back against a call by three U.S. senators to end the Guam‑CNMI Visa Waiver Program, warning the move would destabilize the fragile economy and reverse years of recovery. -
CNMI delegate Kimberlyn King‑Hinds warns of economic fallout if EVS‑TAP and visa waivers are curtailed following Republican senators’ call to end the Guam‑CNMI visa waiver. -
US House passes Delegate Kimberlyn King‑Hinds bill to expand small‑business lending in CNMI -
The CNMI Office of the Attorney General has formally adopted regulations granting prosecutors the authority to issue investigative subpoenas, despite public opposition raised during the rulemaking process. -
CNMI employers are told that exemptions are possible under President Donald Trump’s H‑1B visa fee order
