“If local businesses were to invest more equity in their businesses, they would find local banks more inclined to lend them money.”

John Cassar White, chairman of Bank of Valletta, commenting in the wake of a report quoting banking observers as saying that the Prime Minister’s remarks on lending practices were likely directed at BOV.

“We take comfort from the fact that he died doing something he loved as he explored this beautiful island.”

The family of athletic German teenager Mike Mansholt, 17, whose dead body was found in a cave at Dingli Cliffs on Tuesday, a few metres away from his bicycle.

“The request of the patient to be given medical assistance that directly causes death, even when death is imminent, is not a question of freedom of choice.”

Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Bishop Mario Grech in a letter to MPs about euthanasia.

“The next thing I know I’m on the floor and he’s kicking the life out of me. For what? A few cents that I’m not obliged to give him?”

British expat Mitch Farrow, who was allegedly attacked by a parker after he refused to tip him.

“These wardens deal with attacks, some physical, on a daily basis and yet they are being paid less than security guards.”

General Workers’ Union official Charles Galea during a protest by wardens demanding higher pay.