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.
Police
British family appeal for one last forensic test
Nearly nine years ago, Jacqueline Tennant went missing while hiking in Majorca, and the family are still fighting for closure.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax comes into force on Friday
"Our message to tourists coming to the Balearics from Friday and paying the tourist tax is 'your vacation, your island, your support'."
Brexit
"Brexit will have no immediate effect on the Balearics"
With the Balearics almost sold out and with fears of overbooking this summer season, the region is forecasting that Brexit will not have any immediate effects.
Retailing
Summer sales expected to fuel surge in jobs on back of sales boom
The summer sales, which officially begin this week on Friday, are expected to create 1,074 jobs across the Balearics.
Transport
Protests, delays and cancellations at Palma airport
THE eleventh French air traffic controllers’ strike in three months caused flight delays and cancellations in the Balearics yesterday.
Tourist tax
Study reveals tourist tax will hit spending
A study commissioned by the Balearic government to assess any negative impact of the new tourist tax, which comes into effect on 1 July, has concluded that the levy will lead to a 0.8 per cent fall in spending by holidaymakers.
Brexit
Balearic summit called to analyse the effects of the Brexit
The Balearic government has called an urgent meeting of the Tourism Advisory Board this week to discuss and analyse the possible consequences that Britain leaving the European Union will have on the tourist industry, the local economy and jobs.
EU referendum
Brexit will create uncertainty for selling holidays
"Nobody in the UK appears to know what is going on. That 350 million we’re going to get back was a lie." "It’s bad news for the tourist industry."
EU referendum
This is the beginning of the break-up of the United Kingdom
"I think those who suffered the biggest shock was the leave group because they have no road map, no plan B. They don’t know what to do next."
Entertainment
Gloria Gaynor, the queen of disco, talks to the Bulletin
Gloria Gaynor - "I choose songs that empower people" - will be performing at Port Adriano on 23 July.
EU referendum
Brexit reactions in Majorca: Impact on expatriates
"In June 2018 all of the current agreements Britain has with the EU, be it Spain, France, wherever, will become null and void."
Transport
Private jets are flying high in the Balearics this year
Private jet charter movement to Ibiza and Palma has risen significantly this year in both the business and leisure sectors.
Entertainment
British pianist with music for the senses in Mancor
Stephen Blue is going to be treating music lovers to a free night of "music for the senses" in Plaça de l’Església in his home village of Mancor de la Vall.
Society
Majorca celebrates the Queen’s 90th birthday
Guests were in a very special mood at Mood Beach today for Queen’s Elizabeth’s 90th birthday.
Emergencies
Puigpunyent fire drama
The alarm was raised at 4.30pm and, due to the proximity of the blaze to houses in the area, a level-one emergency was immediately declared.
Worth the hassle? EU referendum
I’ve done my best to lay off the EU hokey cokey but it’s now worth joining the merry dance.
Stag and hen controls
Airports and airlines need to be acting more responsibly, it’s a matter of security.
- Ryanair grounds 12 Spain routes over excessive airport taxes
- End of the Golden Visa....but there is a new way to live in Spain with few problems
- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
- The EU threatens the future of Mallorca beach bars
- Non-resident Britons and Americans buying a property in Spain face massive tax bill, PM announces
Comment
Brexit chickens
So, those responsible for causing an almighty mess have now done a runner.
Humphrey Carter 05/07/2016 00:00