Keith Biles Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Honourable
Keith Biles
Office:Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands
Term Start:27 February 2009
Governor:Alan Huckle
Nigel Haywood
Colin Roberts
Nigel Phillips
Alison Blake
Predecessor:Darwin Lewis Clifton
Nationality:British
Party:Nonpartisan
Spouse:Kathy

Keith Robert Biles 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keith Biles Elected Speaker of Falklands Assembly . Juanita Brock . 2009-02-27 . Falkland Islands News Network . sartma . 28 January 2012.
  2. Web site: The Speaker. Falkland Islands Government. 28 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood. Gov.uk. 28 July 2016. 25 February 2014.