Keith Biles
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| The Honourable Keith Biles JP | |
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| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 27 February 2009 | |
| Governor | Alan Huckle Nigel Haywood |
| Preceded by | Darwin Lewis Clifton |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Falkland Islander |
| 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]
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. He is married to the Rev. Kathy Biles, an Anglican cleric (ordained Deacon in 2004; Priest in 2006), Assistant at Christ Church Cathedral, Port Stanley.[2]
In June 2012 Biles launched Heroes Welcome in the Falklands. Heroes Welcome UK is an open resource community partnerhsip scheme, designed to encourage a show of support to members of the British Armed Forces.
References
- ↑ Juanita Brock (2009-02-27). "Keith Biles Elected Speaker of Falklands Assembly". Falkland Islands News Network. sartma. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ "The Speaker". Falkland Islands Government. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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| Preceded by Darwin Lewis Clifton |
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands 2009–present |
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