They have been granted exclusive rights for the production, promotion, distribution and sales of all commercial merchandise for this year's Games, including plush toys featuring the event's mascot, a leatherback turtle named Solo

"The Sol2023 Pacific Games under its sole power and jurisdiction, grants Ausmart Company Limited the right to do retail and wholesale of the Pacific Games merchandise in Honiara and the provinces," said Solomon Islands 2023 chairman Martin Rara.

"Ausmart is also granted exclusive rights by GOC (Games Organising Committee) for use of the Games logo – as the official merchandise provider for Sol2023."

Ausmart produced a range of branded items including an umbrella, backpack, mug, notebook, and clothing for the announcement event in Honiara.

"As in any major event, merchandising of this year's Sol2023 Pacific Games is important, Rara said. 

"It is the face of the Games.

"It provides a lasting memory of the Games and it is the message that everyone attending the Games (athletes, team officials and visitors) will carry back home with them.

"Ausmart will help us promote and deliver this to everyone both in Honiara, the provinces and throughout the Pacific region, before, during and after the Games." 

The Games are set to take place between November 19 to December 2 in what is the country's first time hosting.

"It is really an honour for Ausmart to partner with GOC and help produce and promote the sales of commercial merchandise for this year’s Sol2023," said Ausmart owner Ken Yee.

"We look forward to supporting the Games through the provision of all Games Merchandises that should be available to the market within the next eight weeks."