Quotes of the week

"Help me, help me, I promise I will never come to Paceville again."

Suleiman Ismail Abubaker, a 27-year-old Sudanese immigrant, who was allegedly beaten by police while in a foetal position and handcuffed.

"We will not tolerate any irresponsible behaviour by the police..."

Spokesman for the Justice Ministry, reacting to the Paceville incident in which two immigrants were allegedly beaten by police.

"I don't think this is in the public interest or even that of the press at this point in time."

Austin Walker, Mepa chairman, reacting to the fiasco where a statement announcing that the Fort Cambridge project was approved landed in the hands of the press before the hearing had even begun.

"The authority's (Mepa) credibility is at an all-time low."

Martin Galea, Din l-Art Ħelwa executive president, on the Fort Cambridge case which raised questions on the Mepa board's decision.

"I'm a pensioner and the surcharge is going to crush me... Maybe I'll find a part-time job."

Carmelo Vella, from Paola, reacting to the government's decision to increase the fuel surcharge.