Quotes of the week

"It's as if they are urinating on the grave of our founder member."

Malta Employers Association director general Joe Farrugia reacting to the government's decision to nominate Vince Farrugia, GRTU director general, as an employer representative on the European Economic and Social Committee.

"We had to ask him for our money but... he refused and began to scream to like a madman."

Spanish tourist Isabel Reymundo Cuesta recounting the way she was manhandled by a violent bus driver during her holiday in Malta.

"National shame."

Tourism Parliamentary Secretary Mario de Marco describing the bus driver's behaviour that tarnished the island's image.

"I fought for work, justice and liberty and I still believe in justice."

Costa San Andrea director Paul Abela accusing the government of changing its mind to allow real estate as part of the White Rocks project.

"Nonsensical."

Infrastructure Minister Austin Gatt describing Valletta businessmen's claims to be compensated for loss of business caused by paving works in the city.

"We're trying to explain the island's cultural landscape... and hope they understand our soundscape."

Malta Jazz Festival director Sandro Zerafa's explanation to international musicians that fireworks let off during village feasts are "particularly loud".