“This is intimidation and harassment.”

Għadira nature reserve warden Ray Vella questioning police’s motives for showing up to question him after he rescued a flamingo chick.

“Magistrates sometimes end up hoping the punishment they hand down will help the addict.”

Madam Justice Edwina Grima on how magistrates lack the tools to help them decide on the best sentence for drug users.

“We are already suffering... Swieqi has been raped.”

Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat lambasting the proposed massive development in the St George’s Bay area that would exacerbate traffic congestion.

“He didn’t kill anyone.”

Transport subcontractor Adrian Buttigieg defending his bus driver who was recorded driving with a steering wheel that came off and has since been suspended.

“We have helped Malta immensely... and will continue to do so.”

European Commissioner Cecilia Malmström reacting to criticism that Malta was left alone to deal with irregular migration.

“Adequate training for police officers not to jump to conclusions... could be the solution.”

Lawyer Joe Giglio saying experience had taught him police sometimes made rash decisions when handling sex abuse allegations.

“Angelina Jolie is the special guest.”

Teenager Rachel Camilleri naively confusing the Hollywood actress with Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton when asked who the special guest for the 50th anniversary of independence would be.