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.
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.
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.
Fire
Portals closed by luxury yacht fire
Luxury yacht was on the hard undergoing repairs and a refit.
Crime
Guardia Civil still searching for Briton's jewels stolen in Calvia
"The main attraction for the gated development was the high level of security that was offered. The Guardia Civil told me the CCTV was just for show."
Politics
"Tories are playing Monty Python politics over Brexit"
Harry Mount, a frequent contributor to the Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph, is the youngest ever editor of The Oldie magazine.
The citizens might just take control
The PP are planning on sticking with Rajoy at the next general election, I think the PP need to clear the decks.
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads
Comment
All-inclusive controls
American cruise lines have come up with a sensible way of alcohol control.
Humphrey Carter 02/03/2018 00:00