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.
Society
"Most families in America have been affected by gun violence"
North American residents Jeff Harter and Jennifer Wasmer who are behind the March For Our Lives protest against US gun violence in Palma.
Harry Goodfun
There is not much fun in tourism any more and this year could be rather unhappy.
Squeezing small businesses
I was under the impression that this left wing coalition favoured the little people.
Tourism
"Founding father" of mass tourism in Majorca dies aged 79
Tributes poured in yesterday at news of the death of Harry Goodman in Tenerife.
Celebrities
"For me, Majorca is a very special place"
Sir Richard Branson talks about his love for Majorca and his business plans for the future on the island.
Refugee crisis
"It's take a chance - flee or die, simple"
Riccardo Gatti is involved in operations off the Libyan coast battling to rescue and save refugees fleeing for their lives.
All-inclusive controls
American cruise lines have come up with a sensible way of alcohol control.
Entertainment
"We can't wait to get back to Santa Ponsa"
The Raggle Taggle Gypsies are planning a major concert in Majorca later this year, while The Raggles will be headlining St Patrick's Day in Santa Ponsa.
It’s not about the price tag...
Have you noticed the public facilities in Palma which have huge price tags on them? What a waste of money.
Brexit
Majorcan businesses starting to feel the downside of Brexit
“Britons are starting to get worried, especially about just how much their pound is going to be worth next year, so they are sitting tight.”
Environment
Industry rejects new climate change plan
Industrial sector has complained about the amount of investment required.
Police
Thirteen arrested in National Police raid on Son Gotleu
Over 100 armed police officers were involved in the evening raid against drugs and illegal immigration.
Environment
All vehicles to be electric by 2050
From 2025 no new diesel vehicles will be permitted in the Balearics. By 2035 that same rule will apply to petrol-fuelled vehicles.
Winter flights
Tourism commission wants better Palma flight connections
The collapse of key airlines over the past year has sparked concerns about direct flights to major cities.
Tourism
Talks to stagger cruise ship visits to Palma
Small businesses do not want too many cruise ships in Palma at the same time.
Brexit
Senior MP backs call for Brexit dual nationality
Britons living in Spain will not have their lives “disrupted” after Brexit - even if there is no UK-EU deal, the Spanish foreign minister Alfonso Dastis has said.
Demographics
Population of Calvia is ageing
70 per cent of Calvia’s population is aged between 17 and 64.
Police
120 new bobbies on the beat in Palma
The town hall and the local police have identified the capital’s blackspots needing extra police.
Weather
February has been twice as wet as usual in Majorca
Palma’s water reserves have risen by nearly 20 per cent over the past month.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca
Comment
Illegal street trading
This is going to be a key issue this summer following the death of an illegal trader.
Humphrey Carter 20/03/2018 00:00