“I thought that before recruiting them there should be certain screening.”

Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia defending his decision to sit in on interviews of secret service agents.


“Degrading.”

Home Affairs spokesman Jason Azzopardi slamming a decision that saw some 25 police officers serve as waiters during an official banquet for EBU delegates at Girgenti.


“No legal title.”

Mr Justice Anthony Ellul ruling that the caravans and structures built along the shore at Little Armier had no legal title.


“If need be we’ll use our veto.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat reiterating his controversial 2009 proposal to use the veto on unrelated EU matters if need be to force member states to shoulder the burden of migration.


“I’ve fallen in love with the island’s charm and soul.”

Singer-songwriter Jessie J, who headlined the Isle of MTV music festival, admits falling for Malta.


“For most Maltese, helping migrants escape is not a crime.”

Attorney General’s Office lawyer Lara Lanfranco lamenting the public’s attitude as she made her submissions in the trial of Gordon Dimech for aiding immigrants to leave.


“She wanted to give birth on the road.”

Jesmond Cassar recounting how his despairing wife nearly gave birth on a busy bus lane had it not been for the quick thinking of three traffic policemen who escorted them to hospital just in time.

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