Quotes of the week

"There is only one President and that is Eddie Fenech Adami." President-in-waiting George Abela asking journalists to refrain from asking for interviews until his nomination is approved by Parliament. "Shrouded by a thick veil of unaccountable...

"There is only one President and that is Eddie Fenech Adami."

President-in-waiting George Abela asking journalists to refrain from asking for interviews until his nomination is approved by Parliament.

"Shrouded by a thick veil of unaccountable criteria."

Ombudsman lambasts authorities and consultants over the hospital's waiting lists.

"Absolutely appalling... this programme is tantamount to bullying."

Commissioner for Children Carmen Zammit on the Family TV candid camera programme Issa ċ-Ċans.

"Parents gave the station tips on how to tease their children."

Family TV director Andrew Farrugia defending the programme and insisting parents were present during every recording.

"Manipulative..."

Archbishop Paul Cremona on media reports on the Pope's Christmas message, which was described by news agencies as homophobic.

"Green-coloured bars did not consist of an illegal substance."

Pharmacist Godwin Sammut on the supposed 30kg haul of cannabis seized last month, which turned out to be bars of soap.

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