“If you have a problem with the waiver and its details, go to the Office of the Prime Minister.”

Parliamentary Secretary Franco Mercieca when asked to disclose the contents of his waiver from the ministerial code of ethics. Later in the week Mr Mercieca agreed to stop performing private operations after an investigation by this newspaper.


“I saw a hand... and the barrel of a gun.”

Deborah Grech testifies in the trial of David Zerafa, who is accussed of murdering her father Michael at their Gozitan home in 2004.


“Certain member states, such as Malta, have natural limitations when it comes to integration opportunities.”

The Home Affairs Ministry reacts to the common European asylum policy that was adopted last Wednesday.


“I don’t just want advice from someone like Mr Dalli, I also want his energy, I want decisions.”

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat after a meeting with former European Commissioner John Dalli to discuss his recent offer to help the Government.


“I have always believed in giving high cultural music back to the people, where it belongs.”

Tenor Joseph Calleja at the press conference announcing his annual free concert, which will have a free of charge standing area.


“This is a shame and we can’t accept it.”

Health Minister Godfrey Farrugia gives details of the “blatant mismanagement” of his ministry before his tenure at a public consultation meeting.

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