ABS TV/Radio General Manager Erna Mae Brathwaite is one of four outstanding Antiguans and Barbudans to be awarded in the King’s New Year’s Honours for 2023.

St James’ Palace in the United Kingdom announced on Saturday, that King Charles has given orders for the appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams has congratulated the 2023 honourees.

Mrs Brathwaite is being appointed as an Ordinary Member of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire, MBE for services to Youth and Community Development.

She was elected to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union in 2022. Her organisation will host the 54th CBU Annual General Assembly in St. John’s Antigua & Barbuda from August 14 to 16, 2023.