“Commonwealth” not “Foreign” Some proponents of the view that Commonwealth states are not included in the term “foreign Power or State” seek to advance the following: Chapter II of the Constitution of Jamaica deals with Citizenship. Section 12 gives the following interpretation: “Foreign country” means a country (other than the Republic of Ireland) that is not part of the Commonwealth; Hence, the term “foreign Power or State” should be construed in accordance with that of “foreign country.” As mentioned before, the proponents have yet to produce any judicial interpretation to substantiate their position. Moreover, it may be convenient to ignore that (a) the section being relied upon begins “In this Chapter – “. The interpretations are specific to Chapter II; (b) “foreign country” is not necessarily synonymous with “foreign State or Power.” In relation to those holding Canadian, British or even Barbadian citizenship in addition to their Jamaican citizenship, it is being argued that ...