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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.

Comment

Privatisation could cost us

Earlier this year a group of directors of Ryanair were in Palma to unveil some new routes and their visit came just a few weeks after it was revealed that the low-cost airline had taken a look at the part privatisation of the Spanish airport authority AENA.

Humphrey Carter 11/08/2015 00:00

Weather

Rain forecast for Friday in Balearics

Spain’s national weather agency says July was the country’s hottest month on record.

Humphrey Carter 11/08/2015 00:00

Magalluf

British holidaymakers welcome the Bobbies to Magalluf

”I think it’s a very good idea. It’s nice to know that you can talk to a British police officer, someone who speaks your own language in the case of an incident."

Humphrey Carter 10/08/2015 00:00

Comment

Evening all...

Obviously, the two members of the West Midlands police force have been welcomed to Majorca by the local authorities and the majority of British holidaymakers in Magalluf, judging by their remarks yesterday.

Humphrey Carter 10/08/2015 00:00

Cleaning up Majorca

Resident takes to street cleaning

She explained that she is very much aware of environmental problems, not just here but around the world in general.

Humphrey Carter 08/08/2015 00:00

Comment

Sailors and solidarity

The recognition by the organisers of the Copa del Rey, and undoubtedly all those who competed and were involved in the regatta, for the air sea rescue service, the air force and the crew of the yacht Seahawk, which saved the life of 84-year-old Jacinto Rodriguez last weekend, was the perfect gesture to bring the prestigious week-long sailing event to a close.

Humphrey Carter 08/08/2015 00:00

Yachting

Seamanship distinction

Last night, the Copa del Rey regatta recognised the crucial work that is done not only by the Maritime Rescue services and the Air Force but by all seafarers.

Humphrey Carter 08/08/2015 00:00

Comment

Things not to say in Spain

Yesterday morning I was invited to take part in a live debate on Antenna 3 (Spain’s equivalent  of ITV). Every morning after the news they have a current affairs debate programme called Espejo Publico and it is extremely popular.

Humphrey Carter 07/08/2015 00:00

Magalluf Control

Bobbies to support Guardia

British officers are going to be on a two-week trial in Magalluf and Ibiza.

Humphrey Carter 06/08/2015 00:00

Comment

A new broom sweeps clean

Something is definitely happening under the new Socialist-led left-wing administration. We are well aware of the open warfare which has broken out between Palma and Madrid over funding plus plans to reintroduce the tourist tax, which this time around is gathering support from some sectors of the tourist industry, the push for more renewable energy, the gradual ban on bullfighting and the expansion of the region’s nature reserves, but at local council level, things are moving too.

Humphrey Carter 06/08/2015 00:00

Royal Family

The King takes to the water

King Felipe VI took to the waters in the Bay of Palma today to compete in the Copa del Rey.

Humphrey Carter 05/08/2015 00:00

Comment

“Show me the money...”

In 2008, the last time the Balearics was run by a Socialist-led left-wing coalition, central government pumped 300 million euros of public funding into the region. Next year, if we are lucky, we are down to receive just 159 million euros.

Humphrey Carter 05/08/2015 00:00

Winter flights

Rural tourism hard hit by lack of winter flights

“If the number of flights increased and the demand grew, then the island would have the accommodation available to tackle seasonality.”

Humphrey Carter 04/08/2015 00:00

Real Club Nautico

Eyewitness account from skipper of yacht which rescued sailor

“The pants were bad for swimming, but they gave me buoyancy,” Rodriguez said later as he prepared to continue with his plans to compete in the regatta.

Humphrey Carter 03/08/2015 00:00

Winter flights

Cracking winter flights

Yesterday, the Balearic government announced its intention to set to work on opening up more winter air routes between the Balearics and the principal European tourism markets.

Humphrey Carter 03/08/2015 00:00

Comment

An injection of fun, please

Why does Majorca keep its fiestas a big secret, they could be sold globally.  

Humphrey Carter 01/08/2015 00:00

Latest headlines

Record start to the peak of the season

Palma’s Son San Joan has got off to a record-breaking start to August today as foreign demand for holidays in Majorca continues to grow.

Humphrey Carter 01/08/2015 00:00

Comment

People love palaces...

KING Felipe VI yesterday met leading local politicians on the first day of his summer holiday at Marivent Palace with Queen Letizia and their two daughters, on the outskirts of Palma.

Humphrey Carter 31/07/2015 00:00