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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Hong Kong Airlines suspended its Saipan route in May due to disruptions with the Electronic Vitality and Security Travel Authorization Program, or EVS-TAP. -
A group of high school students rallied near the Governor’s Office on Monday, urging CNMI leaders to restore full funding for the Public School System (PSS) after lawmakers proposed deep budget cuts for fiscal year 2026. -
Facing a severe budget shortfall for FY 2026, Education Commissioner Lawrence F. Camacho is preparing emergency measures for the CNMI Public School System, including furloughs, reduced instructional days, and school consolidations. -
The Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC) supports legislation to eliminate its mandatory 1% public auditor fee. -
The recent visit of Sens. Roger Wicker and Deb Fischer of the Senate Armed Services Committee has opened discussions on aligning national defense priorities with the economic challenges facing the CNMI and Guam. -
Jay Wolfe and Harry Wilcox of Axe Murderer Tours have reached a depth of more than 135 meters (444 feet) achieving a CNMI record. -
Henry Sablan Hofschneider, Larissa Sablan Flores and Eloida Dela Cruz Macaranas have pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office charges. -
Lieutenant Governor Dennis Mendiola, Homeland Security official Joey Dela Cruz, and Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS) Lieutenant Justin Paul Mizutani are facing charges of misconduct in public office for allegedly misusing public funds to rent vehicles and transport one to Rota illegally. -
The Department of Defense has extended the public comment period for 15 days on the draft environmental impact statement for military training on Tinian. -
A former employee of the Public School System (PSS) and her mother were arrested Friday following a federal indictment for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars in grant money.
