CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ON THE PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS SOURCE REPORTER SUSAN ELLIS

For Immediate Release Contact: Alayah Phipps

March 9, 2026 202-813-2793

PRESS RELEASE

CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT ON THE PASSING OF VIRGIN ISLANDS SOURCE REPORTER SUSAN ELLIS

U.S. Virgin Islands - It is with deep sadness that Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett mourns the passing of Susan Ellis, a dedicated journalist and beloved member of the U.S. Virgin Islands community who served for many years as a reporter both with the St. Croix Avis and the Virgin Islands Source.

"The Virgin Islands has lost a tireless voice-one that told our stories with care, accuracy, and a deep commitment to truth. Susan Ellis was more than a reporter; she was a chronicler of our community. For years, she showed up, to the legislative hearings, the community events, the moments big and small-because she understood that the people of these islands deserved to see themselves reflected in a free and independent press. Susan was passionate in her advocacy for healthcare in the Virgin Islands--particularly mental health--agriculture and animal welfare.

"I had the privilege of working alongside Susan in my capacity as Congresswoman for the Virgin Islands, and I always found her to be thorough, fair, and deeply invested in the wellbeing of this territory. She asked the hard questions because she believed the public deserved honest answers. That is the hallmark of a great journalist, and Susan was exactly that.

"To her daughter, her family, her colleagues at the VI Source, and all who loved her-you are in my thoughts and prayers. The Virgin Islands press community is smaller today, but Susan's legacy will endure in every story she told and every person whose voice she elevated. May she rest in peace and in power."

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