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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A roofing inspector conducting an authorized assessment in Navy Hill, Saipan, reported that a nearby resident fired a gun Monday afternoon, prompting a DPS investigation into the firearm discharge. -
Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho says his office is prepared to verify residency for storm‑affected households whose records were damaged or destroyed during the typhoon. -
Public schools in the CNMI will not reopen this year as recovery assessments show the majority of campuses remain unsafe or not operational. -
A 75‑year‑old man died Monday after he was struck by a reversing SUV in Koblerville, Saipan, police said. -
Tourism recovery in the Marianas will unfold in three deliberate phases, the Marianas Visitors Authority announced, emphasizing that rebuilding the industry must track with the islands’ overall post‑Sinlaku recovery. -
Saipan water restoration is now at roughly 80%, Commonwealth Utilities Corp. utility coordinator Joel Hoepner said, crediting FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for keeping critical wells online as crews work to stabilize the islandwide system. -
Two women have been ordered to pay more than $500,000 and will serve federal prison terms for defrauding the CNMI Public School System. -
Residents seeking federal disaster assistance now have a central place to go, following Wednesday’s opening of the Survivor Recovery Center at the Susupe Multipurpose Center. -
The U.S. Small Business Administration is assisting renters, homeowners, nonprofits and businesses affected by Super Typhoon Sinlaku as the Survivor Recovery Center in Susupe continues to serve as the main hub for federal disaster assistance. -
The American Red Cross is preparing to launch a financial assistance program for residents whose homes sustained qualifying damage from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, according to ARC executive liaison Chris Georges.
