“I had no conflict… This chap only decided he suffered an injustice 23 years later.”

Former army commander Maurice Calleja denying a conflict in recommending a promotion to rectify an ‘injustice’ under his watch nearly a decade ago.

“I’ve never seen the hospital so packed before.”

Mater Dei Hospital CEO Joseph Zarb Adami expressing concern about the unprecedented overcrowding at the hospital.

“It was a frenetic rescue.”

Moas spokesman describing the rescue mission of 600 migrants off the coast of Libya – some 200 died after the wooden fishing boat capsised.

“This incident shows Malta cannot depend… on imported electricity.”

Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi after a fault in the new Sicily-Malta interconnector caused widespread power cuts.

“Very uncomfortable.”

Civil Liberties Helena Dalli reacting to the comment made by ETC head Philip Rizzo on a female subordinate – who had “brains, boobs and balls” – but failing to say what action will be taken.

“We must not go overboard and engage in self-mutilation.”

Malta Financial Services chairman Joe Bannister cautioning against disproportionate concerns over fiduciary services but agreeing that reviewing the process was good from time to time.

“We have no intention of resting on our laurels. Anyone who does that today risks premature death.”

The Times of Malta editor-in-chief outlining the media company’s achievements and challenges ahead as it celebrates its 80th anniversary.