Gowon Bowe
BahamasexecutiveMale6.2Global Dominance: 0.00%Gowon Bowe is the Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas), where he has been instrumental in steering the bank towards achieving a target profit of $20 million for the fiscal year 2025. Under his leadership, the bank reported an increase in profits despite facing challenges such as a decline in new loan growth and changes in government policies affecting competition. Bowe has emphasized the importance of rehabilitating previously delinquent loans to foster growth, reflecting a commitment to sound banking practices and financial responsibility among Bahamians.
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Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, reacted to the planned imposition of a penalty for delayed VAT payments.
‘Clean up own house’ before new VAT finesBahamas· 2026-09-24
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, renewed calls for a full accounting and auditing of the Fund’s spending.
Opposition voices $311m‘off books’ spend concernBahamas· 2026-09-17
Banker Gowon Bowe has called for an independent audit of the NIF following recent disclosures.
FNM explores legal action over National Investment FundBahamas· 2026-09-16
Gowon Bowe, the Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, called for an urgent audit of the National Investment Fund.
Banking chief in call for urgent NIF auditBahamas· 2026-09-15
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, responded to the Central Bank’s recent revelations on the debt increase.
Better explanation is urged for debt-deficit ‘disconnect’Bahamas· 2026-09-09Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, predicts that the Bahamian mortgage market will take another two years to recover to pre-COVID levels.
Fidelity: We won’t join ‘folly’ of risky lendingBahamas· 2026-07-29
Gowon Bowe, chief executive of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas), argued that the Central Bank's survey only presents part of the picture regarding banking fees.
Businesses: Bank fees grow but we're getting less serviceBahamas· 2026-07-03
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, told Tribune Business that the survey needs to look at the other side of the coin.
Up to 20% bank fee rises show ‘only half the story’Bahamas· 2026-07-03Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, emphasized the need for a cultural change in Bahamian saving and borrowing habits.
‘No cause for panic’ over 27% points off-peak creditBahamas· 2026-02-10
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank’s chief executive, criticized the Davis administration’s decision to remove VAT from unprepared food.
Bank chief slams Davis over ‘uninformed’ food vat removalBahamas· 2026-01-14
Gowon Bowe is the chief executive of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas).
IMF raises Bahamas’ growth, calls for income tax, 15% VATBahamas· 2025-12-16Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, co-chairs the steering committee overseeing the cheque initiative.
Cheque printers: ‘They’re just nicking us to death’Bahamas· 2025-12-10
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, co-chairs the steering committee overseeing the cheques initiative.
‘Happy medium’: Maximum cheque value limits unveiledBahamas· 2025-12-09
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, is leading efforts to recover lost ground and achieve profitability.
‘All hands on deck’: Fidelity catch-up bid for $18m profitBahamas· 2025-11-27Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, spoke about the need for a relationship-oriented approach in account opening.
Banks told: End ‘check box’ approach to new accountsBahamas· 2025-11-12Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, demanded an end to the finger pointing over The Bahamas’ affordable housing shortage.
End ‘finger pointing’ on housing shortageBahamas· 2025-11-07
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, suggested that the inventory of available residential dwellings means there is no housing shortage.
Minister says 95% of vacant housing unfit for Bahamians BodyBahamas· 2025-11-07Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, warned that the mortgage market will remain subdued unless distressed properties are addressed.
Mortgage applications fall to peak COVID-19 levelsBahamas· 2025-11-05Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, told Tribune Business that returning to these properties to 'productive' use and occupation will deliver far greater benefits for a Bahamian economy and society.
‘No homes shortage’ with 25,000 vacant dwellingsBahamas· 2025-10-21Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, cautioned that while The Bahamas’ improved GDP growth forecast is positive, it remains a prediction and not an actual outcome.
‘Even stronger growth’ call as IMF upgrades BahamasBahamas· 2025-10-15
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, is challenging the Government's fiscal accounting practices.
Concerns voiced on fiscal 'cherry-picking'Bahamas· 2025-10-07
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, hailed the credit rating upgrade as a step towards achieving investment grade status.
Bahamas warned: ‘Don’t get carried away by S&P move’Bahamas· 2025-09-30
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, argued that achieving the Government’s forecast surplus is more a 'bonus' rather than a target that must be hit.
S&P: Budget surplus miss if no further fiscal reformsBahamas· 2025-09-30
Gowon Bowe is the chief executive of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas).
FOCOL targets ‘largest ever B$ financing deal’Bahamas· 2025-09-05
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, commented on the government's fiscal predictions and their impact on investor credibility.
PM’s deficit storm is ‘tempest in tea cup’Bahamas· 2025-08-08Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas), warned against commercial lenders sparking credit 'bubbles' by issuing loans that fail to reflect the borrower's true credit risk.
Credit ‘bubble’ fear on consumer loan termsBahamas· 2025-07-31Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, expressed concerns about the Government's fiscal data credibility.
April’s $137.5m swing ‘shakes confidence’ in Gov’t fiscal dataBahamas· 2025-07-25
Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, commented on the Government's bond conversion plans.
‘Nothing exotic’ on $373m one-year bond conversionBahamas· 2025-07-11Gowon Bowe, Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief executive, understood that the VAT reforms were designed to crack down on wealthy homeowners using companies as fronts for multi-million residential projects.
VAT reforms ‘direct tax’ on business expansionBahamas· 2025-06-27
Gowon Bowe is the chief executive of Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) and a former Fiscal Responsibility Council member.
March shows Gov’t likely to miss full-year revenueBahamas· 2025-06-19