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.
Mallorca gets more costly
"The introduction of PCR travel to Spain may not have the desired effect.."
British Airways want to park planes in Palma
A total of 33 Airbus planes are bound for Palma, the first of which could arrive this weekend, despite permission pending from the airport authority AENA.
“I joined the police force because I wanted to protect people from bullies”
Interview with Reverend Dr. Nick Fisher, the current locum at the Anglican Church in Palma.
Boris’s domestic strife
"Boris Johnson has not had a good week and it appears to be getting personal.."
It’s great to be in Mallorca
"It’s mid November and there are people swimming in the sea and enjoying the outdoors.."
Could holidays be on soon?
"A week of good news, a vaccine and possible easing of travel quarantine in the UK.."
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Are the anti-tourists happy?
So, who is laughing now? No-one, whether the anti-tourists like it or not!
"Why look so far for what you have so near?"
Interview with artist and sculptor Ben Jakober.
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Shipping can’t sink
"The threat of the demise of shipping company Trasmediterránea is worrying news.."
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Mallorcans heading home
While Mallorca is not expected to have home confinemnet, workers might.
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Save small businesses
"I know it’s easier said than done but we’ve got to look around us and to the future.."
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The far right virus
"More prolonged restrictions are starting to test the patience of a minority.."
Charities
From financial banking to food banking in Mallorca
Interview with Nick Entwisle, the driving force behind Yachting Gives Back.
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Brexit and Magalluf
"There is a lot of Brexit small print and some of it could effect seasonal workers.."
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Passing the buck
"The Spanish PM is distancing himself from taking control of the pandemic.."
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Maybe open the clubs
If illegal street parties are the source of the spike, open official controlled areas.
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Sun still shines on Mallorca
"Amidst all the Covid uncertainty, Majorca continues to be a wonderful place to be.."
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Restriction tensions
"The ongoing battle against Covid is starting to test the public’s patience.."
Politics
“Biden will open his arms to all Americans and reunite the country”
Interview with the former US Ambassador to Spain, James Costos, who has been closely involved with Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
Comment
Young leaving Mallorca
"With Christmas looming and no certain future, young Europeans are heading home.."
Humphrey Carter 18/11/2020 10:00