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ENERGY Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal has until June 16 to file a defence in a defamation claim brought against him by a businessman and two investment entities.

At a virtual hearing on May 14, Justice Frank Seepersad granted an order sought by Moonilal, which gives him time to file his defence in the defamation lawsuit by Trillions Systems Ltd, Rose Capital Investments Ltd and businessman James Kerron Rose.

A request for judgment in default was withdrawn, and the judge ordered costs in the cause.