PRIME MINISTER Kamla Persad-Bissessar has confirmed that she instructed that advertising on mainstream and social media for government ministries and State enterprises be placed on hold until further notice.

The Prime Minister told the Express yesterday that her Government will be working on cost-saving measures and will plug unnecessary spending, as she disclosed that a review will be undertaken of State enterprises and government rentals.

In response, head of the Trinidad and Tobago Publishers and Broadcasters Association (TTPBA), Douglas Wilson, told the Express yesterday that the Association understands the Government is in cost-cutting mode and will monitor the impact of this.