“There are obviously concerns about [Islamic State infiltration]...”

US Ambassador to Libya Deborah Jones, who has moved her operations to Malta, when asked about the threat of extremists infiltrating Libya.


“Nobody deserves to die at sea.”

Millionaires Chris and Regina Catrambone, who are behind the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (Moas), on why they organised the first private migrant rescue mission.


“I kept hoping it was a bad dream... but every time I opened my eyes I was still stuck in that cell.”

German Christina Betke, who was arrested and charged for dancing drunk in a bikini during the march of the Stella Maris feast, wishing the entire episode had been an alcohol-fuelled hallucination.


“Although an MLP strongman, Lorry Sant lacks appeal among Labour intellectuals...”

Wikileaks cables quoting US Ambassador John Getz on public works minister Lorry Sant, who in 1974 was being touted to take over from Labour Party leader Dom Mintoff.


“Tampering with democracy to appease hunters is surely something most voters will strongly object to.”

Birdlife Malta’s Mark Sultana says government’s plan to postpone local elections is aimed at swinging spring hunting referendum result.


“This illegal robbing of public land is being condoned at the expense of law-abiding citizens.”

Din l-Art Ħelwa executive president Simone Mizzi criticising Enemalta’s decision to install smart meters at illegal boathouses at Armier.


“A whiff of corruption.”

The Nationalist Party accusing the “sleazy government” of bailing out a bankrupt company to the tune of €4.2 to take over Café Premier in Valletta.

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