Did You Know: That translated in Spanish the name Ocho Rios, means "eight rivers". However there are not eight rivers in
town. The confusion began in 1657, the English fought off a Spanish expeditionary force on a raid from nearby Cuba. The
battle took place near Dunn's River Falls. The Spanish called the site las chorreros, meaning river rapids. The English
misunderstood the Spanish reference. Therefore, the English interpretation became Ocho Rios, which sounded close
enough.
Historically, Ocho Rios had never acquired any prominent role to either the English or the Spanish. It was, however, utilised
by pirates who along with Port Royal, regarded it as a perfect base of operations.
Vernon currently lives in Brooklyn, New York
Attended St. Andrew Technical High and graduated in 1975
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