“Every single investor is part of Malta Inc.”

British strategist Alastair Campbell urging Malta to adopt a master image to be used by government agencies to promote a single brand.


“Once you go beyond the EU, nobody knows about us.”

Economy Minister Chris Cardona making a frank admission that investors had no clue where Malta was, let alone know about the benefits of investing on the island.


“We are doing technological miracles.”

Italian contractor Michele Filiberti blaming the delays of Valletta’s new Parliament building on the quality of stone excavated from a Gozo quarry.


“If there is someone who stuck his neck out for hunters, that person was me.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat insisting that despite his support he would no longer tolerate illegalities and there would be tougher penalties.


“There was a bit of a panic but it does not justify... the amount of losses.”

Businessman Etienne Cassar on his suspicions of shady dealings that emerged when his partner Ryan Schembri told him their profitable business in Libya had lost millions.


“It’s my take on nostalgia. I’m fascinated by the concept of memory.”

Author Pierre Mejlak on his short story collection, Dak li l-Lejl Iħallik Tgħid, which won him the prestigious EU Prize for Literature.


“I will crucify you like Christ.”

Ex-police commissioner John Rizzo allegedly made this threat while interrogating George Xuereb, who is facing a jury accused of forming part of a gang that tried to rob Mid-Med Bank in 1996.

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