Why are business leaders afraid to speak out ?

Well its not only business leaders who are afraid to speak out  but also media practitioners . There is one strong reason and its called “access”  while  another reason “fear” of back lash.

A government that is serious about moving the country forward and not about how the party itself is perceived is less inclined to “take action” against those it views as ” enemies of the state”. Portia Simpson Miller ” enemies of the state” comments must never be taken lightly as its a feeling that lies deep within the psychic of that party.

Many persons in business are happy to not have a certain arrogant individual as Minister of Finance for very good reasons and those same persons are more likely to work with Dr Peter Phillips than the other guy ( I guess you all know to whom I am referring to).

The other guys is said to be a vindictive individual who is willing to put any business under extreme pressure if you cross his part or being critical of him in public and many suffered at this hands in the past and now are walking on egg shell not sure how to proceed with the party in general.

I can however say that Dr Peter Phillips does not appear to be not like that other guy and appears willing to hear out the critics and even engage them on how to improve things.

Media practitioners makes a lot of money from the Government and as such many have also been walking the straight and narrow, not willing to rock the boat for fear of having their “oxygen support” cut off by a party that does not take criticism lightly.

You are likely to be subjected to excessive audits, problems with waivers and anything that is under government control unless you fall in line.

People are not quiet because everything is ok, they are quiet due to “fear” .

You must not be critical of Mama P and the PNP , do so at your own peril !