“Dictatorial governments are more stable than democratic ones, but I hope no one in Malta would advocate weakening our democracy further in the name of stability.”
Independent MP Marlene Farrugia reacting to concerns expressed by the PN and PL that her attempt to set up a new political party could jeopardise the country’s economic and political stability.
“If you follow the media, my dear, you would know I was on holiday.”
Michelle Muscat telling a Times of Malta journalist that she was abroad when he tried to call her regarding the claim by 14 female inmates that they were owed over €16,000 for sewing work for a project she had endorsed through her Marigold Foundation.
“It is ironic that on the day that Malta is celebrating Freedom Day, Dr Muscat and his government are taking measures to restrict freedom.”
Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil reacting to news that PN MP Jason Azzopardi is to be arraigned in court accused of defaming ex-police commissioner Peter Paul Zammit.
“Still too much racism among us.”
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat speaking at the Labour Party commemoration of Freedom Day in Vittoriosa.
“This is the way parties should be financed, it shouldn’t be payback time once elected.”
Ann Fenech, president of the Nationalist Party executive council, on the PN’s funding initiative, Skema Cedoli, which accepts loans from the public of up to €10,000, repaid in 10 years with four per cent annual interest.
“Are you aware where your actions could have taken you in this day and age?”
Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech addressing 11 Scottish revellers who she fined €1,000 each and handed a suspended jail term for causing mayhem during their flight to Malta.