“Lawrence Gonzi is on the list of prime ministers since Independence who have worked to create a nation.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat heaping praise on former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi as he steps down as Leader of the Opposition to make way for Simon Busuttil.


“The Opposition is an important guarantee of freedom.”

Nationalist leader Simon Busuttil pledging to build a tough Opposition that, however, did not try to destabilise the Government.


“I only admire my husband and my children.”

Ines Farrugia – the wife of Power Plan director Ray Farrugia – maintaining that she handcrafted the infamous Maltese clock for former finance minister Tonio Fenech be­cause her husband had asked her to do so.


“Gay marriage is one step too far for Malta at this time.”

Today Public Policy Institute director general Martin Scicluna believes Malta should focus on civil unions instead of gay marriage for the time being.


“The authority does not allow... members who have a financial or other interest.”

Health Minister Godfrey Scicluna insisting that having a gynaecologist or obstetrician on the board regulating IVF was in breach of the law.


“I don’t accept someone fabricating a conflict of interest situation to get rid of me.”

Gynaecologist Albert Scerri, who was removed from the board regulating IVF, insisting he never performed IVF and never had a conflict of interest.


“I fall all the time, but it’s normal.”

Singer Chiara Siracusa, who has just released a single called My Żarbun, when asked if the heel inches were a feat to manage.

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