WILLEMSTAD – The Government of Curaçao has announced that Weg naar Welgelegen will be renamed Kaya Aquino “Boy” Martina in honor of the late former owner of Marchena Hardware.
The street-name change will commemorate Martina, who was known in Curaçao’s business community through his association with Marchena Hardware.
Under the announced change, the existing name Weg naar Welgelegen will be replaced by Kaya Aquino “Boy” Martina.
The government announcement recognizes Martina posthumously by giving his name to one of Curaçao’s established roads.
Further details regarding when the new street name will officially take effect or whether a formal unveiling ceremony will be held were not included in the information provided.