Keith Biles
| The Honourable Keith Biles JP | |
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| Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands | |
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Assumed office 27 February 2009 | |
| Governor |
Alan Huckle Nigel Haywood Colin Roberts |
| Preceded by | Darwin Lewis Clifton |
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| 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 and priest in 2006) and 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 partnership 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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