Humphrey Carter
Deputy Editor
Oxford-born Humphrey Carter joined the Bulletin in 1994 as a photographer, having studied photography, film and psychology in the UK. After having travelled the world and worked in many fields, within months of joining the Bulletin he secured exclusive access to Australia’s most wanted man in Mallorca and ran with the story for the following ten years for the local and international media. He was made Deputy Editor in 1997 and has been sent on numerous overseas assignments - he fronted the multi-media coverage of Real Mallorca’s European football campaign. His work has been featured on the front pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and is a regular commentator for leading international media outlets, in particular television and radio.
Viewpoint
Spain playing with tourists
Spain has played its first card by laying the Balearics on the table but this is no game.
Viewpoint
Resident permit rush
As the Brexit deadline looms, make sure your paperwork is in order asap!
Viewpoint
You can’t change history
Taking down statues in the UK will not erase what has happened in the past.
Viewpoint
It cuts both ways Boris
The UK’s quarantine plan could hit tourism to the UK more than elsewhere.
Viewpoint
Spanish heroes honoured
A big round of applause please for Spain awarding top honours to medical staff.
Viewpoint
Stop messing people about
It’s high time that European governments got a unilateral grip on travel.
Viewpoint
High street confusion
The retail sector is facing a major dilema and it’s not helping consumers.
Education
"Strong leadership is key to maintaining high standards in schools"
Interview with Ms Alison Colwell, the Principal at Baleares International College, Sa Porrassa, who believes in high standards and enforcing rules.
Viewpoint
Didn’t he do well...?
He gave Europe a going over, even upset Brussels but the Spanish PM is in the money.
Viewpoint
Britons hungry for Balearics
Majorca is a summer melting pot for Britons, the lid has got to be lifted soon.
Services
Hairdressing in Majorca and the Covid impact
Interview with leading international hairdresser Litsa Pantzikis, whose Palma business is recovering from the shutdown.
Viewpoint
The taxing question
Sooner or later it had be addressed, does Spain raise taxes to save the economy?
Viewpoint
Terrace booking battle
When it comes to bar and restaurant terraces in Palma, I just can’t win...
Viewpoint
A poignant reminder
The introduction of obligatory masks will remind many this is far from over yet.
Viewpoint
Price is king more than ever
If the Balearics wants inter-island flights from next week, we need a price check.
Transport
Pollensa is ready for takeoff
Princess Yachts Pollensa and Alcudia is to operate a Learjet service this summer.
Transport
It's time to fly
Interview with Captain Jonny Greenall, the owner of Balearic Helicopters, which is based at the Son Bonet airfield.
Viewpoint
Tensions starting to fray
It’s tough but we really can’t complain in the Balearics, Madrid is feeling the pain.
Viewpoint
No time for cherry picking
Why can the UK and France agree special travel terms and no one else can?
Viewpoint
Baldrick’s Brexit plan
Surely any sensible government would have pushed for an extension.
Humphrey Carter 12/06/2020 18:14