“This vote of confidence is not an excuse for inaction.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat reacting to the government winning a vote of confidence in Parliament over Panamagate, without, however, saying what he intends to do about Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi and chief of staff Keith Schembri.

“By speaking on behalf of all those who want a better country, we won the hearts and minds of people.”

Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil, after the Opposition’s vote of no confidence in the government was defeated in Parliament.

“Doubt has been sown because someone decided to hijack the Labour Party and deceive its supporters.”

Independent MP Marlene Farrugia speaking during the parliamentary debate on a motion of no confidence in the government.

“The spring hunting season acts as a smokescreen for other protected birds to be targeted.”

Birdlife CEO Mark Sultana, after a marsh harrier was shot in Bidnija, a day after the spring hunting season was opened.

“Respect the memory of our grandfather who built so many landmarks on the Maltese islands.”

Isabelle Hero Damato, appealing on behalf of her cousins, in a letter to the planning authority, for a townhouse in Victoria built by the renowned architect Guże Damato not to be pulled down to enhance accessibility to the Cittadella.

“This is where we need to move.”

Civil Liberties Minister Helena Dalli praising the controversial introduction of gender-neutral bathrooms at the University of Malta.