Keith Biles
Keith Biles JP | |
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| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands | |
| Assumed office 27 February 2009 | |
| Governor | Alan Huckle Nigel Haywood Colin Roberts Nigel Phillips |
| Preceded by | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy |
Keith Robert Biles JP is a British-born Falkland Islands banker and politician who has served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands since his election in 2009.[1]
Early life and career[]
Biles was born in the UK but moved to the Falkland Islands in 1995 as CEO of a branch of the Standard Chartered Bank. He retired from this position in 2002.[2]
Political career[]
In June 2012, Biles launched Heroes Welcome in the Falklands. Heroes Welcome UK is an open-resource community partnership scheme, designed to encourage a show of support to members of the British Armed Forces.
In 2014, Biles was amongst those who bid farewell to the outgoing Governor of the Falkland Islands, Nigel Haywood. Haywood's last official act was presenting the Governor's sword to Biles for safekeeping until the next Governor arrived.[3]
Personal life[]
He is married to the Rev. Kathy Biles, an Anglican cleric (ordained deacon in 2004 and priest in 2006) and Assistant at Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley.[2]
References[]
- ^ Juanita Brock (2009-02-27). "Keith Biles Elected Speaker of Falklands Assembly". Falkland Islands News Network. sartma. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ a b "The Speaker". Falkland Islands Government. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood". Gov.uk. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
Current members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands | ||
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| Stanley constituency |  | |
| Camp constituency | ||
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