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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The FAA and U.S. Air Force are moving forward with plans to install a modern Air Route Surveillance Radar on Saipan, reviving a Cold War‑era site to strengthen regional air defense and traffic monitoring. -
Speaking before the Rotary Club of Saipan on Tuesday, Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds said her committee priorities and legislative strategy are rooted in a CNMI‑first approach that transcends national politics. -
A Saipan-born U.S. Army sergeant who swam for hours through dangerous Pearl Harbor waters to save two people has been awarded the Soldier’s Medal, Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds announced Monday. -
A former Homeland Security Investigations trainee accused of lying on a bank loan application and impersonating a federal agent has pleaded not guilty, with a jury trial set for late October. -
An ICE detainee who died last month at the CNMI Department of Corrections was the same man accused of attacking a Saipan family who had been helping him translate his immigration paperwork, according to a man injured in the assault. -
A social media threat triggered a lockdown at Kagman High School early Wednesday, prompting a coordinated police and school response. -
After hours of searching strong currents off Sugar Dock, responders recovered the body of a 52‑year‑old man who disappeared while swimming Monday morning. -
Government retirees will receive nearly $1 million in pension payments under a new law signed Friday by Gov. David M. Apatang, who also approved funding for election operations, scholarships and cultural programs. -
FEMA has approved more than $10.1 million in disaster unemployment aid for the CNMI, but officials say residents will need to wait a bit longer before applications open. -
The Commonwealth Election Commission on Friday voted 4–1 to certify Keli Tenorio as a qualified candidate for Mayor of the Northern Islands, clearing the way for her to appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot despite a residency challenge filed by the incumbent.
