After months of lingering uncertainty over their transfer status, Jamaica Premier League (JPL) table-toppers Montego Bay United (MBU) have officially welcomed two high-profile Saint Lucian internationals, experienced goalkeeper Vino Barclett and versatile utility man Melvin Doxilly, into their first-team squad. The club made the long-awaited announcement publicly via its official social media channels on Thursday, April 23.
First signed by the club back in January 2026, the pair’s arrival was held up by unresolved administrative eligibility issues that kept them sidelined for months. Even as those administrative matters remain ongoing, MBU has confirmed the duo are eligible to join matchday squads for the remainder of the current campaign, and moved to publicly welcome their new signings in an official club statement.
Doxilly, a player capable of lining up as both a defender and midfielder, brings a wealth of experience and a proven winning pedigree to MBU. A former captain of Saint Lucia’s senior men’s national team, nicknamed the Piton Boyz, Doxilly already has a JPL title to his name, having lifted the trophy during his time at Mount Pleasant FA. The club has been vocal about its excitement to add the leader to their ranks, highlighting the impact he is expected to make in their title push this season.
“Now he’s bringing that grit, versatility, and championship mentality to MBU. Watch him shut down attacks, rally the squad, and boost our title hopes this season,” the club wrote in its introduction of Doxilly.
For Barclett, the signing marks a homecoming of sorts to the JPL, where he already built his reputation as one of the region’s top goalkeepers during a successful stint at Cavalier SC. Saint Lucia’s undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, Barclett was instrumental in guiding Cavalier SC to their maiden Caribbean Cup title, a run of form that cemented his status as one of the Caribbean’s most outstanding shot-stoppers. Across his tenure at Cavalier, Barclett racked up more than 100 senior appearances and recorded an impressive 43 clean sheets, a stat line that speaks to his consistent elite performance.
“After overcoming transfer delays, he now brings his shot-stopping pedigree, leadership, and international experience to MBU. Expect big saves, louder celebrations, and a wall you can’t break through,” the club said of Barclett.
Interestingly, the two new signings are no strangers to playing alongside each other: the pair have been teammates since their early teenage years, sharing pitches both for Saint Lucia’s national team and later for Cavalier SC, where they enjoyed multiple successful trophy runs together in the JPL. Both players were represented during the transfer process by Canada-based sports lawyer Andrew Werners of Pitchside Sports Consulting.
The addition of Barclett and Doxilly grows MBU’s contingent of Saint Lucian players to three: young forward Kegan Caull has already been part of the club’s squad for the past three months. Across the JPL, there are three other Saint Lucian players currently plying their trade: goalkeeper Darren Donaie features for Molynes United, while right-back Alvinus Myers is on the books at Spanish Town FC.