ELEUTHERA, The Bahamas (June 4, 2023) – Disney Cruise Line (DCL) has hired South Eleuthera-native Bernadette Sweeting-Miller to join the company’s public affairs team, based in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. With more than 20 years of administrative experience in a variety of roles supporting government and local non-profit organizations, Sweeting-Miller will manage Disney Cruise Line’s local office in Eleuthera and will be the primary contact for those interested in learning more about DCL’s new island destination in Eleuthera.
“I’m pleased to welcome Bernadette Sweeting-Miller to the Disney Cruise Line family,” said Joey Gaskins, regional public affairs director, Disney Cruise Line. “In addition to many years of work experience, she brings invaluable community relationships, a deep understanding of our community and rich culture and a genuine commitment to her home of Eleuthera,” Gaskins added.
In this newly created role as DCL’s public affairs manager, Sweeting-Miller will serve as the liaison for community members in Eleuthera, Bahamians who would like to join the DCL team or local businesses interested in providing goods and services to support the operation of the cruise line’s second island destination. Sweeting-Miller will also lead community engagement initiatives, special events and Disney VoluntEARS programs in Eleuthera.
“It means so much to me to join a company that is committed to making an impact in the community that I have called home ever since I was a child,” said Sweeting-Miller. “I’m looking forward to working on behalf of Disney Cruise Line to support local businesses and involve Bahamians in the development and operations of the new island destination at Lighthouse Point,” said Sweeting-Miller.
Disney is creating a new experience in Eleuthera at Lighthouse Point. The destination will create sustainable economic opportunities for Bahamians, protect the natural beauty of the site, celebrate the Bahamian culture and help strengthen the community in Eleuthera. This new island destination at Lighthouse Point will open for guests in summer 2024.
DCL has long been committed to The Bahamas. Since its maiden voyage 25 years ago, Disney has introduced countless families to the beauty and spirit of The Bahamas and has provided significant economic impact while demonstrating a strong commitment to the environment and the community. Approximately 75 percent of the cruises offered by Disney have at least one stop in The Bahamas, all five of its ships are registered in The Bahamas and it is estimated that DCL operations currently contribute more than $70 million toward the Bahamas gross domestic product annually.
DCL has also committed to filling all positions on Castaway Cay with Bahamians across a range of disciplines with opportunities for training and advancement. Disney has received all the necessary approvals from the Government of the Bahamas and has begun work at Lighthouse Point, which is expected to create more than 300 construction-related roles – more than doubling the number of jobs DCL committed to in its Heads of Agreement. Those interested in being involved in the construction work should contact American Bridge, the design-builder for the project at Lighthouse Point, by emailing LHPjobs@americanbridge.net. Vendors and suppliers interested in providing goods and services may contact dcl.bahamas@disney.com.
Additional information is available at lighthousepointbahamas.com.
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About Disney Cruise Line: Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all Disney has to offer. Today, Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising with a fleet of five ships — the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wish — and three additional ships planned by 2025. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. The homeport for Disney Cruise Line remains Port Canaveral, Florida, where it has its own specially designed terminal.
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