Quotes of the week

"Visibility was nil... There was a lot of silt and rats swimming around."
Court expert John Gera testifying on the conditions at Chadwick Lakes last February when Gunner Matthew Psaila died during an army training exercise.

"We are acting as guards to Europe..."
Libyan Foreign Minister Mousa Kousa on how his country is dealing with the problem of illegal immigration, but may no longer be able to do so.

"No earthquake in Cabinet set-up."
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on the replacement of Social Solidarity Minister John Dalli, who has been chosen as European Commissioner.

"Unacceptable."
Magistrate Doreen Clarke on the behaviour of Edgar Bonnici, 58, who defrauded his dying aunt of €22,907.

"You should be ashamed..."
Birżebbuġa residents expressing outrage after the Freeport was given the green light to extend terminal, a year after the planning authority turned down the application because of 'an overriding public interest'.

"Large wound is just a bunion."
Court-appointed doctor Mario Scerri contradicting claims by Alain Schmitt, leader of a French sect, that he had a large wound on his foot and if left untreated he could die.