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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.

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.

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.

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.

Honours

Biles was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2024 Birthday Honours for services to the community in the Falkland Islands.

References

1. Juanita Brock (27 February 2009). "Keith Biles Elected Speaker of Falklands Assembly". Falkland Islands News Network. sartma. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
2. ^ "The Speaker". Falkland Islands Government. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
3. "Falklands farewells Governor Nigel Haywood". Gov.uk. 25 February 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
4. "No. 64423". The London Gazette (Supplement). 15 June 2024. p. B24.

v t e Current members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands
Stanley constituency	Leona Vidal Roberts Roger Spink Pete Biggs Mark Pollard Gavin Short
Camp constituency	Teslyn Barkman John Birmingham Jack Ford
Speaker	Keith Biles
Ex officio members	Chief Executive: Andy Keeling Financial secretary: Pat Clunie Attorney General : Simon Young

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