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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With the CNMI preparing for its 2026 general election, attorney Joaquin “Jack” Torres has announced his candidacy for the attorney general seat, a role that has been held by Edward Manibusan since the office became elective. -
The U.S. Department of the Navy issued its Record of Decision for the CNMI Joint Military Training project on July 23, clearing the way for expanded land-based training and new range infrastructure on Tinian. -
Citing Coast Guard reports, Homeland Security testimony, and a 12‑day multinational search, the Superior Court has declared four members of the M/V Mariana crew presumed dead, including the vessel’s captain, concluding that Sinlaku’s extreme conditions left no chance of survival. -
King‑Hinds says a House proposal to end birthright citizenship ignores the Covenant’s protection, while CNMI lawmakers advance a bill to address birth tourism without undermining those same rights. -
The Northern Mariana Islands secured key wins in the House‑passed defense bill Monday, with three amendments from Del. Kimberlyn King‑Hinds advancing geothermal research, infrastructure security and expanded military academy access. -
With more than $141 million owed to government agencies, contractors, and former workers, Imperial Pacific International’s bankruptcy is nearing its end as creditors seek court approval for a structured dismissal. -
DPS is warning drivers to slow down and stay alert after a motorcyclist was killed Thursday in a collision investigators say was caused by a truck failing to yield. -
CNMI authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman found dead in a farm area near Airport Road on Monday, after nearby residents confirmed she was not from either of the neighboring family compounds. -
Seeking to end what she called years of “continual transition and uncertainty,” CNMI Del. Kimberlyn King-Hinds on Tuesday introduced H.R. 9787, legislation that would establish a permanent labor stabilization program for the Northern Mariana Islands and expand local authority in workforce decisions.
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DPS is working to identify a person whose decomposed remains were found at a farm off Airport Road in Saipan Monday morning, with few details yet released.
