“Such an initiative will hopefully be an inspiration to other groups/ parishes who have at heart the good of their communities. May they never refrain from speaking out in the name of those whose voice is seldom heard in quarters where decisions related to their quality of life are often taken.”

The Church Environment Commission praising the statement by the Sliema and Balluta parish priests who criticised the ‘frenzy’ of construction projects in the area which, they said, is degrading the region.

“The government has no mandate to transform the face and character of Malta and render it recognisable and soulless.”

Independent MP and leader of the Democratic Party Marlene Farrugia criticising the government for its promotion of high-rise developments, in the aftermath of the approval of the Townsquare towers project.

“How would I know?”

Finance Minister Edward Scicluna replying to whether the resignation of Manfred Galdes as CEO of the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit had anything to do with the Panama Papers scandal.

“We are in a situation where corruption, unfortunately, has become institutionalised in the country.”

Nationalist Party leader Simon Busuttil criticising the government for ignoring the alleged medical visa scandal.

“We are proud to be the best in Europe by having the lowest unemployment in the eurozone and a declining poverty rate, although more needs to be done.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat speaking during an interview on One Radio.