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.
-
After months of financial uncertainty, the Northern Marianas Humanities Council has received a partial restoration of its federal funding through 2027. -
A former officer with the CNMI Department of Corrections has admitted to having sexual contact with a detainee at Saipan prison. -
Tourism downturn in CNMI forces over 100 business closures. KPRG's Bryan Manabat reports on the challenges, flight shortages, and efforts to revive the industry. -
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is set to receive significant funding from the Department of Interior for some of its key infrastructure needs. -
Governor Arnold Palacios has portrayed a CNMI in recovery, acknowledging challenges but focusing on progress, in his first State of the Commonwealth Address before a joint legislative session on May 29. -
Episode 4 of Current Perspectives explores wayfinding through economic recovery, cultural revival, and youth transformation across the Marianas.
-
CNMI Attorney General Edward Manibusan said the creation of Tinian’s stablecoin in the Marianas U.S. Dollar – or MUSD – is unconstitutional. -
Their disappearance sparked a month-long and massive community and law enforcement effort to locate them, first seen in the CNMI. -
The CNMI Department of Public Safety’s Criminal Investigation Bureau has launched an investigation into the death of local businessman Shayne B. Villanueva. -
A specialized court in the CNMI is offering a new path for individuals with serious mental illnesses who find themselves in trouble with the law.
