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Humphrey Carter
Humphrey Carter

Viewpoint

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

"It’s a small price to pay for preserving paradise"

Balearic tourism minister and vice-president, Bel Busquets, on the tourist tax, holiday rentals, saturation ... .

Humphrey Carter 09/04/2018 00:00

Emergencies

German cyclist dies after driver "tests positive" for drugs

The dead cyclist was one of a group of twelve. They were hit by a Porsche Cayenne yesterday morning.

Humphrey Carter 05/04/2018 00:00

Bylaws

Zero drinking tolerance in Calvia

The town hall is preparing another summer crackdown on anti-social behaviour in its main resorts, in particular Magalluf.

Humphrey Carter 04/04/2018 00:00

Charity

British war veterans coming to Majorca for a change of scene

Members of the armed forces who saw action in The Falklands, Northern Ireland and Gulf 91 will be arriving on the island at the end of this month.

Humphrey Carter 02/04/2018 00:00

Comment

The resilient British tourist

Hotel price hikes, tourist tax and a sense of not being as wanted as they once were (tourists in general), the British are standing firm.

Humphrey Carter 01/04/2018 00:00

Sport

"One of Britain’s fastest men on two feet"

Interview with Majorcan resident David Jones, who won gold and silver at the last Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth in 1962.

Humphrey Carter 01/04/2018 00:00

Comment

Tourist taxes are not new

Regular travellers have been paying tourist taxes for years, so what is the Balearic problem?

Humphrey Carter 31/03/2018 00:00

Comment

Recycling, what’s new?

Forty years ago I was returning empty cans for change in the United States.

Humphrey Carter 29/03/2018 00:00

Comment

Balearics and Catalonia

I have Catalan and Majorcan friends and their views differ a great deal.

Humphrey Carter 28/03/2018 00:00

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

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.

Humphrey Carter 19/03/2018 00:00

Comment

Harry Goodfun

There is not much fun in tourism any more and this year could be rather unhappy.

Humphrey Carter 14/03/2018 00:00

Comment

Squeezing small businesses

I was under the impression that this left wing coalition favoured the little people.

Humphrey Carter 13/03/2018 00:00

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.

Humphrey Carter 13/03/2018 00:00

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.

Humphrey Carter 11/03/2018 00:00

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.

Humphrey Carter 04/03/2018 00:00

Comment

All-inclusive controls

American cruise lines have come up with a sensible way of alcohol control.

Humphrey Carter 02/03/2018 00:00

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.

Humphrey Carter 25/02/2018 00:00

Comment

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.

Humphrey Carter 25/02/2018 00:00

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.”

Humphrey Carter 17/02/2018 00:00