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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As the CNMI begins long‑term recovery from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds says one of the Commonwealth’s biggest challenges will be ensuring it has enough workers to rebuild damaged homes, ports, roads and critical infrastructure. -
More than 700 FEMA and other federal responders are now deployed from agencies including the Department of War, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Agriculture as the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands continues recovery operations after Super Typhoon Sinlaku. -
Damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars according to CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds. -
“Eye‑opening,” “devastating,” and “welcoming” were among the words used by U.S. Forest Service responders as they described both the destruction left by Super Typhoon Sinlaku and the hospitality they received while helping clear Saipan’s roads. -
Workforce disruptions and damaged facilities are slowing Saipan’s economic recovery after Super Typhoon Sinlaku, with many businesses expecting months of repairs, according to a new Chamber survey. -
Extensive water damage at Saipan’s main power plants has left CUC uncertain about when it can restart critical engines, raising new questions about the island’s 90‑day restoration goal. -
With Saipan International Airport still running on generator power and service to Tinian limited to humanitarian flights, the CNMI’s air and sea gateways remain strained two weeks after Super Typhoon Sinlaku disrupted critical transportation links. -
A Saipan woman who posed as a wealthy investor and targeted older women across several states has been sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for a fraud scheme that caused more than $769,000 in losses. -
Hundreds apply as Saipan Mayor’s Office launches disaster tent initiative -
As families displaced by Typhoon Sinlaku seek food, water and safe shelter, 207 American Red Cross volunteers have arrived in the CNMI to support the response.
