Is 'The Black River, at 71 km (44 miles), is the longest in Jamaica; it was an arterial route used to transport rum and lumber from the inland plantations.' a fitting logical lead-up to 'The Black River is said to be the shortest in Jamaica.'
The Black River, at 71 km (44 miles), is the longest in Jamaica; it was an arterial route used to transport rum and lumber from the inland plantations.###The Black River is said to be the shortest in Jamaica.