“A source of light does not have to be at the centre of a room to illuminate the entire area.”

Apostolic Administrator Charles Scicluna in reaction to President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca’s Republic Day speech where she said the Church was no longer central to the country’s cultural activity.

“Xenophobia and racism are the enemies of democracy.”

President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca speaking on New Year’s Day when she exchanged greetings with Malta’s bishops.

“If this is the case, this is unacceptable and has to stop immediately.”

Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela on the allegation that police officers were sharing login passwords with colleagues who did not have access to the system.

“While extending family reunification rights is desirable in principle, extensions could mean more pressure on our country.”

A government spokesman on the possibility of allowing Syrians living in Malta to bring their relatives over.

“They do not want this referendum to be held, at all costs. The reason is obvious. If the referendum is held, they will lose.”

Alternattiva Demokratika deputy chairman Carmel Cacopardo on the hunting lobby’s attempt to stop a referendum on spring hunting from taking place.

“We are all in the euro together, for better or for worse.”

Economist Gordon Cordina on Greece’s election later this month, which could cause another eurozone crisis.