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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Christa Nafstad Toribiong was arrested Monday afternoon at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, after authorities identified an outstanding arrest warrant upon her arrival in Saipan. -
A new passenger aviation company has proposed to provide inter-island flights between Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and Guam, at competitive rates. To make this happen, they're seeking a tax exemption. -
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), an army veteran has refiled a lawsuit challenging a ban on gun silencers. -
Advocating for a stronger tourism industry and diversifying the economy, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) Republican Party candidate Kimberlyn King-Hinds was elected by the CNMI voters to represent them as their new non-voting delegate to the U.S. Congress. -
As voters from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) head to the polls, KPRG's Naina Rao and Saipan correspondent Bryan Manabat discuss the key issues shaping the 2024 midterm elections.
