The Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL) concluded its inaugural Energy Quiz finals on Wednesday at its Woodbourne headquarters in St Philip, showcasing young students’ knowledge of energy and sustainability. The event, themed ‘All Things Energy, Igniting Young Minds,’ aimed to educate participants about Barbados’ clean-energy future and foster environmental awareness. The competition followed three preliminary rounds held earlier this month at Luther Thorne Primary School, Gordon Walters Primary School, and St Bartholomew Primary School. Finalists Tariq Forde, Skylar Alexander, and Kamari Burke emerged from these rounds to compete in a Jeopardy-style quiz. Categories included ‘Everything Energy,’ ‘Sustainability,’ ‘All About BNECL,’ ‘Science,’ and ‘Barbados Our Homeland.’ Skylar Alexander dominated the first round with 3,500 points, while Kamari Burke and Tariq Forde trailed behind. The second round featured topics like ‘Energy and Sustainability,’ ‘Environment and Climate,’ and ‘Barbados and Our Culture,’ with Alexander extending her lead to 4,900 points. A special intermission performance by former Junior Calypso Monarch Dynamo energized the audience, featuring songs like ‘Potential’ and ‘Bring Dem Back.’ The final bidding round reshuffled the scores, with Alexander securing first place with 5,800 points, Forde in second with 2,600, and Burke in third with 1,800. Prizes were awarded by officials from the Ministry of Energy and Business and BNECL, with Alexander receiving a trophy, a laptop, and $500. BNECL emphasized that the quiz is part of a broader initiative to educate youth about the energy sector and sustainability, aligning with its mission to empower the next generation through knowledge of Barbados’ evolving energy landscape.