Keith Biles

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.

Political career In June 2012, Biles launched Heroes Welcome in the Falklands.

In 2014, Biles was amongst those who bid farewell to the outgoing Governor of the Falkland Islands, Nigel Haywood.

In October 2022 he gave a draft statement about people holding dual nationality voting in elections or holding office. He clarified that the issue should be referred to the Supreme Court of the Falkland Islands by the Attorney General, stating it was the only body authorized to rule on constitutional manners, and stated the legislative assembly will retain equal and valid voting rights.