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.
Nautical
Royal Navy frigate sails into Palma for brief visit
The British Consul General, Lloyd Milen, hosted a lunch on board for local charities and associations.
Retailing
Primark prepares to open Palma store in September
A total of 252 staff have been recruited from 4,000 applicants and this will be Primark's forty-second store in Spain.
Entertainment
Majorca production company "delighted" over Emmy nominations
Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie and Olivia Colman have all been nominated for Emmy awards because of The Night Manager.
Brexit
"We want the same rights as Spaniards living in the UK"
"Spaniards resident in the UK already enjoy the right to joint nationality (unlike their counterparts in Spain), and Germany is considering making a similar offer to Britons who live there."
Gastronomy
"We have great food in Majorca, but the authorities don’t know how to sell it."
"There is so much more than sobrassada and Quely biscuits, but that is all they seem to bring out at events overseas."
Music
East meets west in European Pianofest in Majorca this month
Something very special and unique is going to be taking place in Majorca later this month: the first European Pianofest.
Crime
Over forty arrests in Majorca's biggest drugs bust of the year
At least 40 people have been arrested in Majorca, while in total nearly 100 have been arrested across Spain.
Tourism
Drop in pound fuels demand for all-inclusive
Some bar owners, in particular in Magalluf, are claiming that this is one of the worst summers for years, with everyone coming either on all-inclusive packages.
Emergencies
Driver leaps to safety to avoid being crushed after accident
The impact was so fierce that the VW engine ended up embedded into the platform of the tow truck.
Transport
Cancellations and delays at Palma airport
By 5pm this afternoon, a total of 29 flights had been cancelled in the Balearics.
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."
- 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
Record tourism year...?
Leading UK tour industry bosses have told me that something is not right this year.
Humphrey Carter 23/07/2016 00:00